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Prohibited Devices

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Under House Bill 1481, all students in grades Pre-K–12 are prohibited from using personal wireless communication devices at school unless the school/district provides the device.

All personal communication devices are prohibited from use during the school day. Students must follow campus procedures for storing personal devices during each class period. Violations may result in disciplinary action.

There are some exceptions if the device is:

• Necessary for implementation of the student’s individualized education program (IEP), a 504 plan, or a similar program or plan

• Required due to a documented need based on a directive from a qualified physician

Frequently Asked Questions

  • All personal communication devices must be turned off and kept out of sight during the school day.

    This includes, but is not limited to:

    • Cell phones
    • Tablets
    • Headphones and earbuds
    • Smart watches
    • Smart glasses
    • Paging devices
    • Gaming devices
    • Personal laptops
    • Any digital device capable of sending or receiving wireless communication

  • No. Students may not use personal communication devices on school property during the school day except as permitted by law. Students must follow campus procedures for storing their devices during the school day.

  • If you need to contact your student during the school day, please contact the school’s front office. Staff will make sure your message reaches your student.

    High School: 940.726.3522
    Middle School: 940.726.3244
    Elementary School: 940.726.3681

  • Parents and guardians can help by reviewing these expectations with their student and reminding them to follow campus procedures for personal devices. Please use the campus office when you need to contact your student during the school day rather than calling or texting their personal device.

  • VVISD is not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen communication devices.

  • A parent may pick up a confiscated communication device from the principal's office. Devices that are not retrieved by the student or parent may be disposed of after the notice required by law.

  • Students who use a personal communication device without authorization during the school day will receive consequences according to the Student Handbook:

    • First offense: Device taken; warning or LD issued.
    • Second offense: Device taken; fine issued and ASD assigned.
    • Third offense: Device taken; fine issued and SSD assigned.
    • Fourth offense: Device taken; fine issued and ISS assigned.
    • Five or more offenses: The campus behavior coordinator will determine discipline based on the repeated violations.

    A parent may pick up a confiscated device from the principal’s office.