118th Congress Education
H.R. 8993: Focus on Learning Act
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jason Crow D-COOriginal
- Jacob LaTurner R-KSOriginal
- David Trone D-MDOriginal
- J. Hill R-AR
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PA
- Dean Phillips D-MN
- Pete Stauber R-MN
- Abigail Spanberger D-VA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Bruce Westerman SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Bruce Westerman.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.