# 119-s-5636: Supporting Focus in Schools Act

119-s-5636, Supporting Focus in Schools Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-16).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-5636
- Congress: 119
- Title: Supporting Focus in Schools Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-09-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Education
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-16

## Summary

**Restricting student use of personal electronic devices during instructional time** is the bill's central aim. It would create a competitive grant program run by the Secretary of Education to help eligible Title I schools adopt and enforce those device limits. - Students: Classrooms would generally be device-free during instruction, with explicit exceptions for health-related treatment or monitoring, individualized education program (IEP) accommodations, Section 504 accommodations, and emergencies. - Schools and teachers: Eligible schools that receive Title I funds could get grants to buy storage solutions like phone lockers or pouches and to fund professional development for staff on enforcing the policy. - Families: Families should expect policies that require students to store phones and other devices during class, and to provide documentation when health or disability exceptions apply. - Reporting and evaluation: Schools receiving grants must report to the Secretary within one year on the effects of the funded activities, including any observed impact on academic outcomes.

## Provisions PRIA read

- Help for Title I School Device Policies: mixed, low. If enacted, the bill would create a competitive grant program run by the Secretary of Education. Title I elementary and secondary schools that have a policy banning student personal electronic devices during instructional hours would be eligible. Grants would pay to buy storage equipment (for examp…

## Related bills

- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act

## Sources
- [119-s-5636 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5636)

## Related
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5636 (as of 2026-10-16).