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REFOCUS DODEA Act

USA119th CongressS-2092| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Jon Husted (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, to establish regulations within 30 days of enactment. These regulations will prohibit the use of smartphones by students during the school day in all schools operated by the Activity. The bill specifies that any smartphones brought to school by students must be placed in designated storage, such as phone lockers or approved pouches, for the entire duration of the school day. However, it also mandates that appropriate exceptions be made to allow smartphone use for medical or other high-priority reasons , including during emergencies, ensuring student safety and well-being are considered.
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Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

REFOCUS DODEA Act

USA119th CongressS-2092| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
This legislative proposal directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity, to establish regulations within 30 days of enactment. These regulations will prohibit the use of smartphones by students during the school day in all schools operated by the Activity. The bill specifies that any smartphones brought to school by students must be placed in designated storage, such as phone lockers or approved pouches, for the entire duration of the school day. However, it also mandates that appropriate exceptions be made to allow smartphone use for medical or other high-priority reasons , including during emergencies, ensuring student safety and well-being are considered.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Senator

Indiana

Cosponsors (3)
Jon Husted (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted