As of June 23, 2025, Texas public schools are required to limit student phone access during the instructional day. House Bill 1481, now signed into law, mandates that schools create a policy to restrict student use of personal devices and provide a clear method for storing those devices securely on campus.
If your district is preparing to implement this policy, cell phone lockers for schools offer a fast, reliable solution that satisfies legal requirements and supports classroom focus.
The new law makes it clear: student phones must be stored out of reach during the school day. The policy must outline how and where devices are secured, with procedures that keep them inaccessible until the instructional day ends.
From the enrolled bill text:
“A policy… must prohibit student use of a personal telecommunications device during instructional time… and must include a process for the storage of a student’s personal telecommunications device.”
These requirements apply to all public and charter schools in Texas and go into effect for the 2025–2026 school year.
For many schools, cell phone lock boxes offer the most reliable way to comply.
Some schools have adopted cell phone lock bags for schools, but these soft pouches still allow students to carry devices with them, which can lead to distractions and inconsistent enforcement. Others have tried to completely ban phones from campus, but this often creates conflict and is difficult to manage.
Benefits of using lockers include:
Today’s cell phone lock systems are built for security, convenience, and reliability. These lockers are designed to hold not only smartphones, but also earbuds, smartwatches, and other small electronics.
Key features include:
Individual compartments for each user
Keyed, PIN, RFID, or touchscreen access
Optional USB charging ports inside compartments
Durable steel construction for long-term use
Scalable sizes and layouts for different campus needs
If your school needs a solution that works directly inside the classroom, a cell phone lock box for classroom use can be wall-mounted to save space and provide easy access during arrival and dismissal.
High schools and charter campuses often support Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programs. Under HB 1481, these programs will need new systems that restrict access during instruction but allow for flexibility elsewhere.
Lockers offer an ideal solution. They can be assigned by homeroom, used on a rotating schedule, or deployed in shared spaces. This flexibility helps schools apply the law without needing to eliminate phones completely.
Locker-based policies are especially effective for:
These features make lockers the ideal foundation for any high school cell phone policy lock box policy.
If your district is designing new schools or upgrading current
buildings, locker planning can start now. SSG offers
downloadable Revit-compatible files for every locker configuration.
These cell phone locker 3D model files help architects, planners, and facilities teams incorporate secure storage into classrooms, offices, or entry points.
Texas schools now face a deadline to create phone storage plans that are secure, enforceable, and student-friendly. Our locker systems are built to make this transition easier for schools, staff, and families.
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