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Focus on Learning Act
3/13/2025, 4:38 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1275
Additionally, the bill establishes a pilot program that will award grants to certain schools to create a school environment free of mobile devices. This program is designed to test the effectiveness of eliminating mobile devices in schools and to determine if it leads to improved student outcomes.
The goal of this legislation is to gather data on the effects of mobile devices in schools and to explore alternative approaches to promoting a healthy and productive learning environment. The bill does not ban the use of mobile devices in all schools, but rather seeks to provide schools with the resources and support to create a mobile device-free environment if they choose to do so. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1275 represents a proactive approach to addressing the growing use of mobile devices in schools and aims to promote the well-being and academic success of students.
Congressional Summary of HR 1275
Focus on Learning Act
This bill requires certain federal actions to address the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools.
First, the bill directs the Office of the Surgeon General, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to study and report on the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools nationwide. Among other elements, this study must include the impact of mobile device use on student learning and academic achievement, student educational outcomes, and student mental health.
Second, the Department of Education, in consultation with HHS, must establish a pilot program to award grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to enable participating schools served by such LEAs to purchase secure containers and install lockers in order to create a school environment free of mobile devices.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1275
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1275
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Comments

Ryan Pitts
9 months ago
I don't see the point of this new bill. It's supposed to focus on learning, but what does that even mean? And how is it going to impact me and my community in UT? Seems like just another government initiative that's going to end up being a waste of time and money. #HRBill1275 #FocusOnLearningAct #NotImpressed



