Elementary & Intermediate Schools: Students will be directed to turn device off and store in backpack and parents will be contacted.

Middle & High Schools: Student's device will be confiscated and returned to student after school.

Elementary School:

• Student's device will be confiscated and parent/guardian will be contacted
• Parent/guardian must pick up the device after school
• Parent/guardian conference
• Referral created
• Appropriate restorative consequences assigned

Intermediate School:

• Device confiscated and returned to student after school
• Lunch detention
• Parent contacted

Middle and High School:

• Device confiscated and returned to student after school

• Parent contacted

Elementary School:

• Device confiscated and held in office during instructional day

• Parent contacted and must pick up device after school

• Parent conference

• Referral created

• Appropriate restorative consequences assigned

Intermediate School:

• Device confiscated

• Parent contacted and must pick up device after school

• Referral created

Middle and High School:

• Device confiscated

• Parent contacted and must pick up device after school

• Parent conference

Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, a new Texas law (HB 1481) mandates school districts limit student use of personal communication devices during the school day. In compliance with this law, College Station ISD will require all students to power off and store devices away while on campus. Personal devices will not be permitted for use at any time during school hours. This legislation aims to reduce distractions, safeguard student privacy, and enhance the overall learning environment.

All personal communication devices must be turned off and out of sight during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Cell phones and two-way radios
• Smart watches, smart glasses, smart rings
• Non-CSISD tablets, iPads, personal computers, laptops
• Any gaming device with messaging and internet capacity
• Headphones, earbuds, and any other Bluetooth audio device
• Any personal communication device not issued by CSISD

A student shall be authorized to use a personal communication device on school property during the school day only under the following circumstances:

• The student’s use is necessary for implementation of the student’s individualized education program, a 504 plan, or a similar program or plan; 
• The student’s use is required due to a documented need based on a directive from a qualified physician; or
• The student’s use is necessary to comply with a health or safety requirement imposed by law or as part of the District or campus safety protocols.

If you need to reach your student for any reason during the school day, please call the school’s front office.

CSISD schools have established protocols for lockdowns, evacuations, and other emergency situations. These procedures ensure student safety and provide timely communication with parents without requiring students to use personal devices.

College Station ISD is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged devices, including those that are collected. Students and families are encouraged to leave valuables at home or use devices responsibly in accordance with district policy. Devices that are collected will be stored in a secure location.

If a device is needed for medical purposes, documentation is required by a qualified physician and the exception is specific to the need only and still prohibits device use for any other purposes. For questions contact your school nurse.

If a device is approved under a IEP/504 plan, documentation is required and the exception is specific to the need only and still prohibits device use for any other purposes. For questions contact your school counselor.

Consequences escalate with each offense. Repeated violations may result in:

• Device confiscation
• Parent pickup requirements
• Referrals
• Requirement to turn in devices in office each day

Personal communication devices should be off and put away upon entering the school at the beginning of the day. Students may use their devices after the last bell of the school day.

Talk About the Policy:

• Explain why the new rule exists to help students focus and reduce distractions. 

• Let them know it’s now state law (HB 1481), not just a school rule.

Set Expectations at Home:

• Discuss the importance of following school rules and how this supports their teachers and learning.

• Discuss the consequences of not complying with school policies/state law.

• Encourage responsibility and respect for school policies/state law.  

Plan Communication: 

• Let your child know you can contact the school office. All classrooms have dedicated phones.

• Make sure Parent/Guardian and Emergency contact numbers are up to date with each campus.