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This bill, titled the "Let Them Learn Act," directs the State Board of Education to establish a two-year pilot program that provides grants to public middle and high schools to incentivize the creation of phone-free spaces for student learning. The bill outlines the application process, selection criteria, and requirements for grant recipients, including adopting a policy on emergency cell phone use and submitting reports on the program's impact on student engagement and academic performance. The bill also allows the Board to negotiate a contract with a vendor to offer a state rate for the purchase of devices or equipment for storing students' cell phones during the school day. The bill has an effective date of July 1, 2024, and declares an emergency to allow it to take effect immediately.