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LEGISLATION/H.R. 8993

Focus on Learning Act

118-HR-8993118th CongressIntroduced Jul 10, 2024Education
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsor

Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4](R-AR-4)
8 cosponsors

Summary

Focus on Learning Act

This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to take certain actions related to mobile devices in elementary and secondary schools.

First, the bill directs ED, in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Services, 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, ED 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.

Subjects

Academic performance and assessmentsCongressional oversightEducational facilities and institutionsElementary and secondary educationGovernment studies and investigationsSchool administrationTelephone and wireless communication

Actions (3)

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jul 10, 2024House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2024Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 10, 2024Library of Congress
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