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SB5620: UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2026 Utilize No Phones in Learning to Unleash Growth in Grades and Educate Distraction-free Schools Grant Act of 2026

: Mark Kelly (D-US) : Oct 4, 2026 Updated: Sep 30, 2026
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  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to amend title IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish the UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Program, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create a new federal grant program called UNPLUGGED Schools to give money to schools that limit student phone use during learning time. Schools that adopt phone-free policies could receive grants to support this effort. The bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, a major federal law governing K-12 schools. It currently has been introduced in Congress but has not advanced to yet.

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