Establishes a grant program to help schools restrict student use of personal electronic devices during class time.
The Supporting Focus in Schools Act establishes a grant program to support schools in implementing policies that restrict student use of personal electronic devices during instructional hours. Eligible schools must have a policy prohibiting such devices, with exceptions for devices authorized for academic use and those necessary for health conditions or disabilities. Grant funds can be used for equipment like phone lockers and for training staff on the policy. Schools receiving grants must report on the policy's impact.
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