UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2025
This bill creates a federal grant program to help public schools implement phone-free policies during school hours. It requires states to adopt a policy prohibiting student phone use (with specific exceptions for health needs, disabilities, English learners, and documented instructional needs) to qualify for funding. Grants can only be used to purchase secure storage solutions like lockers or signal-blocking containers for devices. The program allocates funds based on prior Title I education funding, with minimum allocations for smaller states. It directly affects public K-12 schools through their state education agencies.
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Introduced Jun 12, 2025
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Jun 12, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Jun 12, 2025
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