Definitions

For purposes of this Act: (1) ESEA terms The terms elementary school, English learner, local educational agency, secondary school, State, and State educational agency have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Individualized education program The term individualized education program has the meaning given such term in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401). (3) Mobile phone The term mobile phone means any handheld communication device with cellular, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth capability, including smartphones and similar devices. (4) Personal electronic device The term personal electronic device — (A) includes mobile phones, smartwatches, tablets, and other handheld or wearable devices with communication, internet, or multimedia capabilities; and (B) does not include laptops or tablets that are authorized by the school and used solely for instructional purposes under teacher supervision so long as such laptops or tablets are restricted from accessing social media platforms, personal email, messaging or texting services, and other non-academic applications during instructional time. (5) Public school The term public school means— (A) a public elementary school; and (B) a public secondary school. (6) School hours The term school hours means the period from the start of the instructional day until the end of the instructional day, as defined by the State educational agency.