SAN ANTONIO – North East Independent School District is under pressure from the Texas Education Agency to revise its cell phone policy, which the agency claims does not comply with a new state law.
The district has been placed on a “corrective action plan” due to its handling of cell phones this year. The state law prohibits student use of cell phones during the school day, but North East ISD has allowed access during lunch and passing periods.
The district maintains that its policy aligns with the law. However, a letter obtained by News 4 reveals that the TEA disagrees…