Relating to public school policies regarding student possession of personal communication devices and Internet safety.

SB 1459 requires Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt written policies prohibiting student possession of personal communication devices (like phones, tablets, or smartwatches) during school hours on campus, with specific exceptions for devices needed for individualized education plans, medical needs, or legal requirements. Schools must allow device use during instruction or non-instructional periods like lunch, and policies must be developed through public meetings with notice and comment periods. The bill also mandates schools establish monitoring plans to track policy effectiveness, provide policies to parents online, and requires the Texas Education Agency to create a model policy. This law applies starting the 2025-2026 school year.