Focus on Learning Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-13T04:38:26Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1275 Focus on Learning Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2025, 4:38 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1275

Bill 119 hr 1275, also known as the "Mobile Devices in Schools Study and Pilot Program Act," aims to address the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools. The bill directs the Surgeon General to conduct a study on the impact of mobile devices on students' health, academic performance, and social development.

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1275

Bill HR 1275 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1275 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2025. Bill HR 1275's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 12, 2025

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To direct the Surgeon General to conduct a study regarding the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools, and to establish a pilot program of awarding grants to enable certain schools to create a school environment free of mobile devices.To direct the Surgeon General to conduct a study regarding the use of mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools, and to establish a pilot program of awarding grants to enable certain schools to create a school environment free of mobile devices.

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