What this means for families and educators
- Expect phone limits: New York is going bell-to-bell in 2025–26; many Florida districts already operate that way; California districts are tightening too. Plan for pouch systems, office call protocols, and updated handbooks. Governor Kathy Hochul
- Mind privacy and nondiscrimination: In California, AB 1955 and §221.5 protect student gender identity and educator rights. Align forms, training, and parent-communication scripts accordingly. AALRRCDE
- Follow the federal Title IX reset: Use 2020 procedures; monitor appeals or new rulemaking. Update websites, notices, and training materials. McGuireWoods
- Library and curriculum checks: Texas’ vendor-ratings mandate is off for now; California has new content inclusions. Audit purchasing and curriculum maps early. The Texas Tribune
- Safety operations: Texas HB 3 staffing and emergency-operations requirements keep tightening—budget and hiring plans must reflect that. txstate.edu
Note: Laws continue to evolve; districts should consult counsel for local implementation, collective-bargaining considerations, and federal-state preemption issues.
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