Vermont bill allows students or their parents/guardians to opt out of using electronic devices in school.

Vermont H0830 establishes the right for students or their parents/guardians to refuse using electronic devices in public or approved independent schools. Schools must adopt policies detailing the process for exercising this right and ensuring no discrimination against students who opt out. Teachers cannot be penalized for teaching without electronic devices. The bill cites research suggesting digital approaches may not be better than non-digital alternatives and highlights concerns about data collection by ed tech products. Effective July 1, 2026.

Vermont bill allows students or their parents/guardians to opt out of using electronic devices in school.

Vermont H0830 establishes the right for students or their parents/guardians to refuse using electronic devices in public or approved independent schools. Schools must adopt policies detailing the process for exercising this right and ensuring no discrimination against students who opt out. Teachers cannot be penalized for teaching without electronic devices. The bill cites research suggesting digital approaches may not be better than non-digital alternatives and highlights concerns about data collection by ed tech products. Effective July 1, 2026.