Focus on Learning Act
- Last Action
- 11/9/2023
Actions
- 2023-11-09Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 2023-11-09Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2023-11-09 (00)
Focus on Learning Act
This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to take certain actions related to mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools.
First, the bill directs ED, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, 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, ED 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.
Cosponsors (3)
- Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
- J. Vance (R-OH)
- Mark Kelly (D-AZ)
Subjects
- Academic performance and assessments
- Congressional oversight
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Elementary and secondary education
- Government studies and investigations
- School administration
- Telephone and wireless communication
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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