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US HB4006
Bill
Status
6/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eugene Vindman
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AI Summary
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Director of Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) must establish policy prohibiting student use of cellular phones and other distracting electronic devices during regular school hours at DoDEA schools within 180 days of enactment
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Individual school administrators retain flexibility to determine enforcement methods, and the policy must include procedures for parent-child emergency contact during school hours
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Exceptions permitted for emergencies, before/after school hours, medical conditions certified by healthcare providers, students with disabilities under IEPs or Section 504 accommodations, and English learners requiring devices for language assistance
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$1,207,500 authorized for fiscal year 2026 to support implementation, including procurement of lockboxes or other device storage solutions
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Director must submit annual reports to congressional Armed Services Committees for five years covering implementation status, costs, and effects on student performance, mental health, and teacher/student retention
Legislative Description
Mission UNPLUGGED Act Mission Utilize No Phones in Learning to Unleash Growth in Grades and Educate Distraction-free Act
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
6/12/2025