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Hays CISD laptops damaged due to social media challenge


Published on 2025-05-09 19:24:04 - KXAN
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  • School district officials across the country and warning students against a social media trend directing them to short-circuit their school-issued laptops.

In Hays County, Texas, around 600 laptops issued to students by the Hays Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) were damaged due to a chemical spill during transportation. The incident occurred when a truck carrying the devices was involved in an accident, leading to a spill of chemicals that affected the laptops. The district is currently assessing the situation and working with their insurance to address the damages. In the meantime, they are making efforts to ensure that students have the necessary technology for their education, including redistributing available devices and exploring other solutions.

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