Smart Students Not Devices Act: Texas bill regulating student possession of personal communication devices in schools.

The Smart Students Not Devices Act amends the Education Code to regulate student possession of personal communication devices in Texas schools. The board of trustees or governing body of a school district or open-enrollment charter school must adopt a policy prohibiting students from possessing such devices on school property during school hours. Exceptions include devices necessary for an individualized education program, a plan under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or a similar program, devices required by a physician, or devices necessary to comply with a legal requirement.

Smart Students Not Devices Act: Texas bill regulating student possession of personal communication devices in schools.

The Smart Students Not Devices Act amends the Education Code to regulate student possession of personal communication devices in Texas schools. The board of trustees or governing body of a school district or open-enrollment charter school must adopt a policy prohibiting students from possessing such devices on school property during school hours. Exceptions include devices necessary for an individualized education program, a plan under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, or a similar program, devices required by a physician, or devices necessary to comply with a legal requirement.