State opens grant applications to support school anti-distraction policies

By: Leah Romero

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 28, 2026

Words: 360

Last Updated: 6 days, 5 hours ago

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The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion recently announced it is awarding $1 million in grants to support school districts and charter schools in implementing state-required policies limiting student screen time during instructional hours.

In a partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department, the OBAE said it is accepting grant applications through Aug. 14 from districts and charter schools with anti-distraction policies in place. Such policies became a statewide requirement …

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