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S. 404

Congress: 119

Title

Focus on Learning Act

Summary

Focus on Learning Act This bill requires certain federal actions to address the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools. First, the bill directs the Office of the Surgeon General, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to study and report on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Among other elements, this study must include the impact of mobile device use on student learning and academic achievement, student educational outcomes, and student mental health. Second, the Department of Education, in consultation with HHS, must establish a pilot program to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable participating schools served by such LEAs to purchase secure containers and install lockers in order to create a school environment free of mobile devices.

Sponsor

Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR]

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Status as of May 28, 10:19 PM · synced 32d ago

Introduced

2025-02-05

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  • Daniel Black2026 Q1
    Lot Sixteen LLC · Chief of Staff, Office of U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell; Communications Director, Office of U.S. Rep. …
  • Allison Smith2026 Q1
    Lot Sixteen LLC · Deputy Assistant USTR, Environment and Natural Resources; Deputy Assistant USTR, Congressional Af…