HB1277

Oklahoma HB1277 provides grants to public middle schools, junior high schools, and high schools to create phone-free spaces for student learning.

Oklahoma HB1277 allocates $7,500,000 in grants to public middle schools, junior high schools, and high schools to establish phone-free spaces for student learning. The grants aim to incentivize the creation of environments conducive to learning by allowing students to store their cell phones during school hours. The State Board of Education will distribute these grants, prioritizing a variety of schools based on geographic locations and student populations. The bill also outlines the application process, selection criteria, and the use of grant funds.