- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Jun 17, 2025
What it does
The REFOCUS DODEA Act would prohibit students from using smartphones during the school day at Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools, requiring the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations within 30 days of enactment to enforce the ban. The bill mandates that smartphones brought to school be stored in lockers or approved containers during school hours, while allowing exceptions for medical needs or emergencies. It affects students attending DODEA-operated schools worldwide, aiming to reduce distractions and improve focus in educational settings.
AI summary · The lawmakers haven’t published an official summary of this bill yet, so 52 wrote this one from the bill’s text.
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