Establishes a grant program for public schools to limit student use of cell phones and social media.

The New Jersey S3299 bill establishes the Distraction Free Schools Grant Program, which provides grants to public schools to limit student use of cell phones and social media during school hours and events. The Department of Education is tasked with developing best practices and programs for these limitations, which must include age-appropriate policies, emergency exceptions, and health-related permissions. Schools can choose not to implement the recommended practices. The Commissioner of Education will allocate grants competitively, aiming for a diverse geographic distribution.

Establishes a grant program for public schools to limit student use of cell phones and social media.

The New Jersey S3299 bill establishes the Distraction Free Schools Grant Program, which provides grants to public schools to limit student use of cell phones and social media during school hours and events. The Department of Education is tasked with developing best practices and programs for these limitations, which must include age-appropriate policies, emergency exceptions, and health-related permissions. Schools can choose not to implement the recommended practices. The Commissioner of Education will allocate grants competitively, aiming for a diverse geographic distribution.