The proposed bill establishes the Distraction Free Schools Grant Program, which aims to promote the limited use of cell phones and social media in public schools. The program will provide $2 million in grants to public schools to support initiatives that restrict student access to these technologies during school hours and school-sanctioned events. The Department of Education is tasked with developing best practices and guidelines for participating schools, ensuring that these recommendations are age-appropriate, compliant with state and federal laws, and considerate of students' individual needs. The guidelines will also include provisions for emergency use of cell phones and options for cell phone storage.

Public schools interested in the grant must submit an application detailing how the funding will help limit cell phone and social media use. While schools are encouraged to adopt the recommended practices, they are not mandated to do so to receive funding. Grant allocations will be competitive, with a focus on achieving a diverse representation of schools across different regions and demographics. Schools receiving grants must report annually on their use of the funds and the impact of their policies on various student outcomes, including academic performance and behavioral issues. The Commissioner of Education will compile these reports to evaluate the program's effectiveness compared to schools that do not receive funding.