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What to know about HISD's cell phone policy as students return to class
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· August 10, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The policy is referred to as the "No Personal Communication Device" rule.
Houston ISD has a policy regarding cell phone use in schools. The policy is referred to as the "No Personal Communication Device" rule. As students return to class, parents may be wondering what this policy entails.
The details of the policy are available for parents who want to learn more about the rules surrounding cell phone use in Houston ISD schools. Further information about the policy can be found through Houston ISD, providing parents with the details they need to know as their children head back to class.
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Category: schools Published: August 10, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) Reading time: 1 min
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