Focus on Learning Act

The Focus on Learning Act requires the Surgeon General to study how mobile device use affects student learning, mental health, and school climate in K-12 schools. It establishes a pilot program offering $5 million to fund secure containers/lockers for schools to create "mobile device-free environments" during school hours (excluding school-issued devices). Participating schools must maintain communication systems for staff/emergency response, have clear parent contact processes, and get parental input before implementing the policy. The bill directly affects elementary and secondary schools, students, and parents by mandating a study and pilot program to test device-free learning environments.