Northwest ISD in Fort Worth is adopting a new policy to ban cell phones in classrooms starting the 2024-2025 school year. Students can keep their phones in backpacks but are prohibited from using them during class time. Specific rules vary by school level:
- Elementary schools: Phones, earbuds, and smartwatches must remain in backpacks all day.
- Middle schools: Similar rules as elementary, but students may use phones during lunch if earned.
- High schools: Phones and earbuds must stay in backpacks during class unless for academic purposes; smartwatches can be used in hallways and during lunch.
