A bill to establish a grant program to support restricting the use of cellular phones and other personal electronic devices at eligible schools during instructional time.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This bill, Senate Bill 5636, introduced by Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona, aims to create a grant program. The purpose of this program, as stated in the bill's title, is to support schools in restricting the use of cellular phones and other personal electronic devices during instructional time.
The bill would directly affect eligible schools that choose to participate in the grant program. By providing support, it intends to enable these schools to implement policies limiting device usage while classes are in session. The full impact on students, teachers, and parents is not detailed without the bill's text.
As a newly introduced bill in the 119th Congress, S. 5636 has just begun its legislative journey. It has been formally introduced and referred for further consideration. To become law, it would need to be reviewed, potentially amended, and passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President. The specific provisions and the full scope of the bill are not yet publicly available as the official text has not been published.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 30, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does S. 5636 do?
- This bill, Senate Bill 5636, introduced by Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona, aims to create a grant program. The purpose of this program, as stated in the bill's title, is to support schools in restricting the use of cellular phones and other personal electronic devices during instructional time. The bill would directly affect eligible schools that choose to participate in the grant program. By providing support, it intends to enable these schools to implement policies limiting device usage while classes are in session. The full impact on students, teachers, and parents is not detailed without the bill's text. As a newly introduced bill in the 119th Congress, S. 5636 has just begun its legislative journey. It has been formally introduced and referred for further consideration. To become law, it would need to be reviewed, potentially amended, and passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and then signed by the President. The specific provisions and the full scope of the bill are not yet publicly available as the official text has not been published.
- Has S. 5636 become law?
- Not yet. As of 30 Sep 2026, S. 5636 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 5636?
- S. 5636 was sponsored by Sen. Ruben Gallego [D-AZ] (Democrat-AZ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5636?
- Introduced (30 Sep 2026).
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