Heads Up! Distraction-Free Learning Amendment Act of 2025 (now known as "Disconnect Act of 2025")

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Plain-English Summary

As introduced, Bill 26-73 would direct local education agencies to adopt and implement a personal wireless communication device policy that prohibits a student from using a personal wireless communication device during the full school day. FISCAL NOTE - This bill is Subject to Appropriations. Please see the Fiscal Impact Statement for more information.

Source: Legistar · DC Council · fetched September 19, 2025

Who it affects

Student / education borrower

Prohibits the use of personal wireless communication devices during the full school day.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis

Student / education borrowerdirectMajor impactHigh certainty
Prohibits the use of personal wireless communication devices during the full school day.
“prohibits a student from using a personal wireless communication device during the full school day.”· As introduced

What the Bill Does

Directs local education agencies to adopt and implement a personal wireless communication device policy.
Prohibits student use of personal wireless communication devices during the full school day.

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