Bills · HR 1275
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1275Educational facilities and institutionsAcademic performance and assessments
Focus on Learning Act
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION FEB 12
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the widespread use of personal mobile devices in schools is a topic of significant debate for many parents, educators, and policymakers. Many are concerned about phones distracting students from learning, contributing to mental health issues like anxiety or cyberbullying, and disrupting classroom instruction. If this bill becomes law, it could provide important data from the Surgeon General's study on the actual impact of phone use in schools, helping to inform future decisions at local, state, and even national levels.
The pilot program also matters because it offers a tangible way for schools to explore creating phone-free environments. If successful, this could offer a model for other schools looking to reduce phone distractions, potentially leading to improved student focus, better academic outcomes, and a healthier school atmosphere. If the bill doesn't become law, the national study on phone impacts wouldn't occur, and schools interested in implementing phone-free policies might not receive federal support to help with the logistical challenges, leaving more schools to navigate these issues without clear data or financial assistance.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Surgeon General to conduct a study on the impact of mobile device use in K-12 schools.
This study aims to provide data on how mobile devices affect student learning, mental health, and school climate.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a pilot program for the Secretary of Education to award grants to school districts to create mobile device-free school environments.
This provision enables schools to test practical approaches for restricting student phone use and assess their effectiveness.
PROVISION 03
Defines a "school environment free of mobile devices" as one where students' personal devices are kept in secure containers controlled by school administrators during school hours.
This clarifies the scope of the pilot program, indicating that devices would be secured rather than completely banned from school property.
PROVISION 04
Requires school districts applying for grants to notify parents, solicit their feedback, and ensure communication systems are in place for emergencies and student-parent contact.
This ensures transparency and continued communication for safety and parental involvement during the pilot program.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $5,000,000 in funding for the pilot program and administrative expenses for fiscal years 2025 through 2029.
This allocates specific funds necessary to implement both the study and the grant program.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
R· Arkansas
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
12
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 29%
DEM 6 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 12
Introduced in House
FEB 12
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1275
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 12, 2025
Last actionFeb 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025
House BillHR 1275Educational facilities and institutionsAcademic performance and assessments
Focus on Learning Act
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 12, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
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