This bill establishes the School Mobile Device Policy Fund in Idaho, aimed at assisting school districts and public charter schools in implementing policies that restrict student access to mobile devices during school hours. The legislation recognizes the negative impact of mobile device usage on student outcomes, including distractions and mental health issues, particularly in the wake of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund will provide need-based grants to schools that adopt a "bell-to-bell" mobile device policy, which limits device access from the start to the end of the school day, with exceptions for educational or health-related needs.

The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for schools to apply for grants, which include adopting the bell-to-bell policy and demonstrating financial need. It also details the application process, the review of applications by the state board of education, and the collection of data to assess the effectiveness of the mobile device policies over time. Additionally, the bill includes a sunset provision, stating that the provisions will be null and void after July 1, 2028, and declares an emergency, making the act effective from July 1, 2025.