The UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2026 would establish a federal grant program to help states implement policies that ban student possession and use of personal electronic devices during school hours. States would need to adopt device policies covering all public elementary and secondary schools to qualify for funding, though the law allows exceptions for students with medical needs, disabilities documented in their education plans, or English learners with demonstrated instructional needs. The bill provides funding for states to develop enforcement procedures and purchase secure storage solutions like lockboxes and pouches to store confiscated devices, with grant amounts allocated based on each state's share of federal education funding, and ensures no state receives less than half of one percent of total appropriated funds. Schools would be permitted to maintain emergency communication systems allowing parents and staff to reach students and emergency responders when necessary. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or implementation timelines, instead authorizing "such sums as may be necessary" for the program.