Vermont lawmakers have introduced a bill to ban cell phones and other electronic devices in public and independent schools from the start of the school day until dismissal — often called bell-to-bell — and prohibits schools from using social media to communicate with students. The bill, H.54, is intended to reduce the burden on teachers and improve student learning.
If passed, the provisions would take effect in stages starting July 1, 2025. Full device restrictions and enforcement are expected no later than Dec. 1, 2025.
The bill does not dictate the methods that schools would use to implement a phone-free policy.
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