Definitions

In this Act: (1) ESEA terms The elementary school and secondary school have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (2) Eligible school The term eligible school means an elementary school or secondary school that— (A) receives funds under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.); and (B) has a personal electronic device policy as described in section 3(b). (3) Personal electronic device (A) In General Subject to subparagraph (B), the term personal electronic device, when used with respect to a device possessed or used by a student, includes a laptop or desktop computer, a tablet, a smartphone, smartwatch, or other cellular phone, or another similar device. (B) Exception The term personal electronic device does not include a laptop or tablet that— (i) a student is authorized by the school of the student to use during school hours; (ii) is used by such student only for instructional purposes; and (iii) is restricted from accessing social media platforms, personal email, personal messaging applications, texting services, and other non-academic applications during school hours. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Education.