Conroe ISD board of trustees unanimously approved updated district cellphone policies at its regular meeting on June 17. The approval means students’ personal communication devices, such as cellphones and smartwatches, must stay turned off and put away during the school day.
“While it’ll be a very difficult adjustment for many, I know it’s going to make an impact on mental health in our district for our students and educational outcomes as well, so I’m thankful for that,” board President Misty Odenweller said at the meeting.
The policy will take effect for grades K-12 on Aug. 13, according to CISD…