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Sam Blair
Coverage of Sam Blair in the Nexus archive.
- Vermont’s statewide ban on cellphones in schools starts this year
Vermont enacted a new state law banning students from using cellphones and personal electronic devices during the school day unless necessary for health or academic accommodations. This mandate requires local school districts to implement policies, which may involve having students store their phones in lockers or magnetically sealed pouches. Lawmakers supported the measure citing research that showed students become more attentive in class after such restrictions.