Bills · HR 2700
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2700Education
UNPLUGGED Act of 2025
INTRO APR 7· LAST ACTION APR 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill addresses widespread concerns among parents, educators, and researchers about the negative impact of mobile phones on student learning, focus, and mental health. If it becomes law, it could lead to significantly quieter and more focused classrooms, potentially improving academic performance and reducing issues like cyberbullying and distractions. It aims to create a more consistent educational environment across different schools and states.
For students, this could mean a shift towards more in-person social interactions and a break from constant digital stimulation during school, which advocates believe is crucial for healthy development. For teachers, it could alleviate a major classroom management challenge. Without this law, policies on student phone use would continue to vary widely, leading to inconsistent experiences for students and ongoing debates about how best to manage technology in schools. This bill represents a national effort to standardize an approach believed to foster better educational outcomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires State educational agencies to create and enforce policies banning student possession or use of personal mobile phones and other electronic devices in public school classrooms during school hours.
This establishes a nationwide standard for managing student phone use in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve focus.
PROVISION 02
Allows public schools to implement secure storage methods for student devices, such as lockable lockers, secure lock boxes, or signal-blocking pouches.
This provides practical solutions for managing devices when not permitted, addressing concerns about security and ensuring devices are returned.
PROVISION 03
Permits exceptions for students needing devices for certified medical or health conditions, disabilities (documented in IEPs or 504 plans), or English learners requiring them to facilitate instruction.
These exceptions ensure essential access for students with documented needs, preventing undue hardship and supporting inclusive education.
PROVISION 04
Authorizes a federal grant program for the Secretary of Education to provide funding to State educational agencies to purchase, implement, or maintain secure storage methods and related training.
This provides financial support to schools for implementing the new policies, easing potential cost burdens for states and local districts.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 7
Introduced in House
APR 7
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2700
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 7, 2025
Last actionApr 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025
House BillHR 2700Education
UNPLUGGED Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 7, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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