B26-0073

Heads Up! Distraction-Free Learning Amendment Act of 2025 (now known as "Disconnect Act of 2025")

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Prohibits students from using personal wireless devices during school hours, with exceptions for educational use and special circumstances.

The Heads Up! Distraction-Free Learning Amendment Act of 2025 mandates local education agencies to adopt a policy prohibiting students from using personal wireless devices during school hours. Exceptions allow for educational use and special circumstances, such as health emergencies. The Office of the State Superintendent for Education will develop a model policy and share it with local agencies. Schools must inform students and families about the policy and publish it on their websites. The act also encourages incorporating digital citizenship lessons into curricula.

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History

Sep 19, 2025

Council

Law L26-0039, Effective from Sep 10, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 010163

Jul 29, 2025

Council

Transmitted to Congress

Jul 25, 2025

Council

Act A26-0113 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008159