Dallas ISD families must complete five crucial tasks before classes resume, including mandatory enrollment and compliance with new state-mandated phone restrictions.
As the district prepares for the upcoming academic year, these requirements ensure campus safety and smooth operations for thousands of returning students.
Every student needs enrollment, whether new or returning. Families can complete the process online or visit their campus in person.
Clear backpacks are now mandatory for all grade levels. The district permits mesh alternatives but prefers transparent versions for enhanced security.
Students may carry small opaque pouches inside clear bags. These can hold personal items like wallets, keys, and hygiene products.
Texas law requires current immunizations before attendance. Parents should review vaccination records and schedule necessary appointments with healthcare providers immediately.
Updated medical documentation goes directly to school nurses. This prevents attendance delays when classes begin.
House Bill 148 bans personal electronic devices during school hours. The new state law affects all grade levels without exception.
Individual campuses will explain storage procedures. Students can access phones before and after regular school hours only.
Elementary students receive new bus cards this year. The cards require scanning when boarding and exiting school transportation.
This tracking system helps families and administrators monitor student locations. Parents should verify routes and stop assignments before the first day.
Dallas ISD emphasizes that these preparations ensure students “start the year prepared and confident.”