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Focus on Learning Act

USA119th CongressHR-1275| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (7)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the Surgeon General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to conduct a comprehensive study within two years on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools. The study will investigate the impact of these devices on crucial aspects such as student learning and academic achievement , mental health, classroom instruction, and overall school climate. It will also incorporate data collected from participating schools in a new pilot program, with a report to Congress and the public. Concurrently, the legislation establishes a pilot program through which the Secretary of Education will award grants to local educational agencies. These grants are intended to help schools purchase secure containers and install lockers, thereby creating a school environment free of mobile devices for students during school hours. While promoting this device-free setting, the program allows for specific exemptions, including for students with health conditions, disabilities, or English learners needing translation, and requires parental notification and feedback before and after grant application.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8993
Focus on Learning Act
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-404
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8993
    Focus on Learning Act


  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-404
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-404: Focus on Learning Act
Academic performance and assessmentsCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationGovernment studies and investigationsSchool administrationTelephone and wireless communication

Focus on Learning Act

USA119th CongressHR-1275| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2025
This bill mandates the Surgeon General, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to conduct a comprehensive study within two years on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools. The study will investigate the impact of these devices on crucial aspects such as student learning and academic achievement , mental health, classroom instruction, and overall school climate. It will also incorporate data collected from participating schools in a new pilot program, with a report to Congress and the public. Concurrently, the legislation establishes a pilot program through which the Secretary of Education will award grants to local educational agencies. These grants are intended to help schools purchase secure containers and install lockers, thereby creating a school environment free of mobile devices for students during school hours. While promoting this device-free setting, the program allows for specific exemptions, including for students with health conditions, disabilities, or English learners needing translation, and requires parental notification and feedback before and after grant application.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8993
Focus on Learning Act
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-404
Introduced in Senate
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8993
    Focus on Learning Act


  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-404
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 12, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (7)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Pete Stauber (Republican)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 119-404: Focus on Learning Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Academic performance and assessmentsCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationGovernment studies and investigationsSchool administrationTelephone and wireless communication