Less Distraction.
More Focus.
Distraction-Free Schools Policy Project is a growing coalition of parents, educators, and school administrators united in calling for legislative action and policy changes to address the overuse of smartphones, social media, and School-Tech in our nation's schools.​
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We are mobilizing and training state-based coalitions across the country to advocate for distraction-free schools.
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The Model Bill Package
The Becca Schmill Foundation and Smartphone Free Childhood U.S, have drafted a package of three model bills focused on creating distraction-free school environments in collaboration. The bills are written to establish a gold standard that prioritizes students' mental health and development, academically and socially. Share the bills with your state legislators to let them know the time is now for distraction free schools.
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Community of Practice Calls
Wednesdays, Noon EST
We provide resources and support to all our state advocacy teams during this one-hour drop in zoom call. Calls are hosted by leaders from the Becca Schmill Foundation and Smartphone Free Childhood US
“This call is a wealth of information and our local group would be lost without the guidance of DFS!! Every week we learn something new.”—Kristen PA Unplugged
States Passing Phone-Free School Policies
The presence of phones in schools are causing a wide range of harm including:
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Academic Harms
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Distraction
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Cheating and Academic Dishonesty
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Loss of Learning Time
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Reduced Cognitive Capacity
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Non-Academic Harms
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Cyberbullying
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Dangerous in an emergency​
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Impaired Social Skills
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Anxiety and Depression
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Visit the interactive map from The Anxious Generation.
