A new Texas law, House Bill 1481, will bring changes to how students can use cell phones during the school day and will take effect at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

The law was passed to help students stay focused, reduce distractions in the classroom, and improve academic outcomes for Texas students.

What the Law Says:

1. Students may not use cell phones during the instructional day.
2. Districts must adopt and enforce policies to ensure cell phones are not used during the instructional day.

Slaton ISD is currently reviewing and updating our policies to align with this new law. Full details will be shared closer to the start of school, but we wanted to give families early notice of this new law we must follow. This gives everyone time to prepare for the more structured and distraction-free learning environment for the 2025-2026 school year.

As always, we appreciate your support as we work together to create the best learning environment for our students.