Office of Educational Quality and Accountability; requiring certain funds be utilized for certain purpose; providing for distribution of grants. Effective date. Emergency.

The document header was updated to reflect the final 'Enrolled' status, indicating the bill has passed both legislative chambers and is ready for the Governor's signature.

A subject line summarizing the budget limits was inserted above the first section, likely for internal legislative tracking purposes.

The appropriation amount increased from $100,000 to $500,000, and the recipient changed from the State Board of Education to the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability.

Grants are now restricted to school districts that have adopted a policy prohibiting students from using cell phones and personal electronic devices on campus from bell to bell for three consecutive school years starting in 2025-2026.

New requirements mandate that grant funds be used to purchase devices or equipment for storing cell phones during the school day and that districts submit electronic reports on fund usage.

The Office of Educational Quality and Accountability is authorized to negotiate contracts with vendors to offer state rate prices for the required storage equipment.

The legislative purpose was updated to specifically address the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability and the creation of cellphone-free educational environments.