Title 16, Title 16: Education

§ 571. Contracts to construct and operate joint schools By a majority vote of the voters present and voting at a meeting, duly warned for that purpose, a town school district or incorporated school district may authorize its school directors to enter into a contract or contracts …

§ 572. Joint boards for joint, contract, or consolidated schools (a) The control of joint, contract, or consolidated schools, set up by two or more school districts, shall be vested in a joint school board from the forming school districts, and the members of the joint school boa…

§ 581. Intent It is the intent of the General Assembly for all students in Vermont to access the benefits of a phone- and social media-free school environment, which promotes focus, improved mental health, and increased social cohesion. (Added 2025, No. 72, § 17, eff. June 27, 20…

§ 582. Definitions As used in this subchapter: (1) “Cell phone” means any device capable of using cellular technology to facilitate voice service through a commercial telecommunications company, regardless of whether the device can access internet services and electronic mail. (2…

§ 583. Student use of cell phones and personal electronic devices in schools (a) Model policy. (1) The Secretary of Education, in consultation with the Vermont School Boards Association, the Vermont Independent School Association, and a representative from the Vermont Coalition f…

§ 584. Use of social media platforms in education Schools, school districts, and supervisory unions shall be prohibited from: (1) utilizing social media for communication with students directly unless the program or platform is approved for such communication by the school distri…