Bill > H0650

This bill proposes to enhance the oversight of educational technology products used in Vermont schools by requiring providers of these products to register annually with the Secretary of State, providing details such as their contact information, privacy policies, and a list of schools where their products are in use. The bill defines "educational technology product" as any student-facing software or platform used for teaching and learning that may collect student data. Furthermore, it mandates that the Agency of Education, in consultation with the Secretary of State and schools, will develop a certification standard and review process for these products before they can be used in schools, considering factors like data privacy, compliance with state curriculum, and specific design features such as artificial intelligence or targeted advertising. The Agency of Education is also tasked with reporting its findings and recommendations for legislative action on this certification process to the General Assembly by November 15, 2027, with the new provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Education

https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.650