Establishes pilot program in DOE to use lockable cell phone pouches in certain public schools; appropriates $500,000.

This bill establishes a one-year pilot program in New Jersey public schools (grades 6-12) to assess whether lockable cell phone pouches improve student academic performance and mental health. Participating school districts must apply with details about school enrollment, implementation plans, and emergency notification methods. The state will select six districts (two per region, balancing urban/suburban/rural areas) and provide $500,000 in funding for program guidance and training. After the pilot, the education commissioner must submit a report evaluating outcomes and recommending future use of the pouches.