UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2026

This bill would create a federal grant program, run by the Secretary of Education, that gives money to state education agencies. To qualify, a state must have a policy that bans students from having or using personal electronic devices, such as phones, smartwatches, and personal tablets, in public K-12 schools during school hours. The policy must allow exceptions for students with certified health needs or with disabilities whose education plans call for a device, and it may allow other exceptions, such as for some English learners. States would use the grants to enforce the policy and buy secure storage like lockers, lock boxes, or signal-blocking pouches. Funds would be divided among states based on a formula tied to existing federal Title I funding, with each state getting at least one-half of 1 percent.

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Sponsors

• Mark Kelly Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors