Establishes the Distraction Free Schools Grant Program to limit student use of cell phones and social media in public schools.

The bill establishes the Distraction Free Schools Grant Program to provide grants to public schools for limiting student use of cell phones and social media during school hours. Public schools must submit applications detailing how the grant will help limit student use. The Department of Education will recommend best practices and programs for schools receiving grants. The Commissioner of Education will submit a report to the Governor and Legislature evaluating the program's impact on academic achievement, student behavior, absenteeism, and bullying.

Establishes the Distraction Free Schools Grant Program to limit student use of cell phones and social media in public schools.

The bill establishes the Distraction Free Schools Grant Program to provide grants to public schools for limiting student use of cell phones and social media during school hours. Public schools must submit applications detailing how the grant will help limit student use. The Department of Education will recommend best practices and programs for schools receiving grants. The Commissioner of Education will submit a report to the Governor and Legislature evaluating the program's impact on academic achievement, student behavior, absenteeism, and bullying.