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VT H0830
VT H0830An act relating to the right of a student or parent or guardian to opt out of electronic device usage
summary
Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to give students or the parents or guardians of students in public schools and approved independent schools the right to opt out of using electronic devices as part of their education. It would also prohibit dismissing, suspending, disciplining, reassigning, or transferring a teacher for choosing to teach a class or portions of a class without the use of electronic devices.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, grants students and their parents or guardians in Vermont's public and approved independent schools the right to opt out of using electronic devices for coursework, ensuring that students who refuse are not penalized and are provided with alternative methods to learn and be assessed. The bill also protects teachers from disciplinary action, such as dismissal or suspension, if they choose to teach without relying on electronic devices for all or part of their lessons, reflecting concerns about declining student achievement and the potential negative impacts of "ed tech" (educational technology) products, including data collection and distractions from learning.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (6)
Angela Arsenault (D)*,
Joshua Dobrovich (R),
Robert Hunter (D),
Leland Morgan (R),
Chris Taylor (R),
Dara Torre (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education (on 01/29/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.830 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0830/H-0830%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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