New Device Policy Adopted by Midway ISD Board of Trustees

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August 1, 2025

As we gear up for back to school, we want to be perfectly clear about what the new state law (HB 1481) means when it comes to personal electronic communication devices.

Students are allowed to possess personal electronic communication devices, such as phones, smartwatches, and earbuds.

A student is in violation of Midway ISD policy if the device is:

  1. Used,
  2. Turned on, or
  3. Removed from storage during the instructional day.

In compliance with the law, student devices must stay powered off and out of sight. For details, the full policy, FAQs and more, visit: https://www.midwayisd.org/families#hb1481.

Thank you for your support as we implement and follow this state-required policy.