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Friendswood ISD is looking to enforce an “away for the day” cellphone policy beginning in the 2025-26 school year, but after a discussion on April 14, the plan remains up in the air. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Friendswood ISD officials discuss cellphone policy options

By Haley Velasco

Friendswood ISD is looking to enforce an “away for the day” cellphone policy beginning in the 2025-26 school year, but after a discussion on April 14, the plan remains up in the air.

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