An act relating to student use of cell phones and other personal electronic devices in schools

This Vermont bill directs the Secretary of Education to create a model policy by December 31, 2024, outlining when students can and cannot use cell phones and other personal electronic devices in schools. The guidance will specify allowed times for academic use, prohibited periods, storage locations during bans, consequences for violations, and methods for parents to contact students when devices are restricted. School districts will then develop their own policies based on this model, with the Agency of Education required to report on adoption rates, effectiveness, and satisfaction levels by January 15, 2026. The legislation also includes recommendations for future legislative action and age-appropriate education on media literacy and safe device use.