Relating to a study by the Texas Education Agency on the effects of school district policies prohibiting student use of personal communication devices.

HB 1446 requires the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to study how school district policies banning student use of personal communication devices (like cell phones) on school property affect educational outcomes. The study must compare schools with similar student demographics, including college/career readiness rates, special education enrollment, and standardized test scores before device policies were implemented. The TEA will assess impacts on standardized test results, teacher turnover, student dropout rates, and college/career readiness, then submit a report to lawmakers by December 1, 2026. This bill directly affects Texas public schools implementing such device bans and expires January 1, 2027.