HISD Unscripted | Ep. 10 – Phones Down: What Texas’ New Cell Phone Law Means for Schools

About this episode

Episode 10 discusses Texas House Bill 1481, the new law banning student cell phone use in public schools and its implications for Hereford ISD.

New Law. Big Changes. Let’s Talk About It. Episode 10 of HISD Unscripted is here, and this one’s all about Texas House Bill 1481 —the new law banning student cell phone use in public schools. Dr. Carter and HHS Principal Cuca Alonzo walk us through what this means for Hereford ISD. From what’s banned to how it’ll be enforced and what exceptions exist , this episode is packed with important info for families, staff, and students. ✅ When the law takes effect ✅ Exceptions for medical or special needs ✅ What happens if a student violates the rule ✅ How HISD is preparing—and how parents can too Available on all major podcast platforms.

People in this episode

Guest: Cuca Alonzo

Topics covered

• Texas House Bill 1481
• cell phone law
• public schools
• student behavior
• enforcement

Keywords

• cell phone ban
• school policy
• student exceptions
• HISD preparation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: HISD Unscripted

Places: Texas

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