AWAY FOR THE DAY Texas House Bill 1481 is a new state law that requires school districts to prohibit students from using personal wireless communication devices during instructional time.

The goal of Away for the Day is to reduce distractions, improve learning focus, and support a positive, respectful school environment for all students and staff. Away for the Day means that students’ personal devices, including cell phones, tablets, text-messaging devices, smartwatches, and similar electronics, must be powered off and out of sight during all parts of the school day,…

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