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Update to Personal Communication Device Policy per HB 1481

Posted Date: 8/13/25 (6:33 PM)
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A school policy graphic with devices and text about device use during the school day.
During the August 12, 2025 Special Called Board meeting, the Inappropriate use of Personal Communication Device Policy was approved following the implementation of House Bill 1481 at all schools in the state of Texas. 


HB 1481 prohibits students from using personal communication devices during the school day and while on school property. Devices covered under this law include cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, radios, pagers, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication. 


All personal communication devices are required to be turned off and put away before entering the school campus. Personal communication devices shall be kept in a student’s backpack or locker, not in clothing pockets. These devices are to remain off and completely out of view onsite for the entirety of the school day. A school day is defined as from the time the student steps into the campus to the last instructional bell.  


Below are the Consequences for Policy Violations included in the Student Code of Conduct. 


Inappropriate use of Personal Communication Device - Policy: Devices will be returned after school. 


1st Offense
Device confiscated 
Parent notification 
Parent pick-up after school 

2nd Offense  
Device confiscated 
Student assigned In School Suspension (ISS) for 3 days 
Parent notification 
Parent pick-up after school 
Student cannot participate in extracurricular activities for duration of ISS 

3rd Offense 
Device confiscated  
Student assigned to Out of School Suspension (OSS) for 3 days 
Parent notification 
Parent pick-up after school 
Exemptions lost (with second office referral)  
Student cannot participate in extracurriculars or be on campus during 3-day suspension 

4th Offense  
Device confiscated  
Student assigned ALC for 10 days 
Parent notification 
Parent pick-up after school 
No UIL participation for the semester 

5th Offense 
Device confiscated  
Student assigned to ALC for 10 days 
Parent notification 
Parent pick-up after school 
No UIL participation for the semester 
Upon return to school, the phone must be turned off and stored in front office for the entirety of the day for the remainder of the school year 

Unclaimed Property:  

These items that disrupt the education process by being on them will be temporarily confiscated. School personnel will collect the electronic device and turn it into the principal’s office. Parents, guardians, and/or a third party that retains legal right of ownership may obtain the release of the electronic device. Any personal communication device confiscated in accordance with the HB1481 policy that is not picked up by the parent or guardian after the 90-day written notification, will be turned over to the Lamar CISD Police Department at 3911 Avenue I, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 to be destroyed. 


Instructional Times: 

The end of the school day is considered as: 

  • Elementary A: 2:40 PM (Dismissal) 7:15 AM – 2:40 PM
  • Elementary B: 3:10 PM (Dismissal) 7:45 AM – 3:10 PM
  • Jr. High and Middle School: 4:30 PM (Dismissal) 9:05 AM – 4:30 PM
  • High School: 3:50 pm (Dismissal) 8:25 AM – 3:50 PM

Students receiving a parent or family phone call or text message during class are not a valid excuse to answer the phone or have the phone on, disciplinary consequences will occur. If parents need to reach their student in an emergency, they need to call the front office.  


If a student needs to make an emergency call during the day, the student may use the phone in the classroom, the nurse’s office, or the front office as permitted by the teacher. 


If you have any questions, please contact your student’s campus or email Info@LCISD.org.