State education panel hears that phone-free school policy could block some college coursework without tech fixes

May 2, 2025

Community College of Vermont and State College System officials told the House Education Committee that multifactor authentication requirements for college course systems can make dual and concurrent enrollment inaccessible under a strict bell-to-bell phone ban unless districts or legislation provide exemptions or technical solutions.

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Community College of Vermont officials and a State College System technology lead told the Vermont House Committee on Education that a statewide bell-to-bell phone‑free schools policy could prevent some high school students from accessing college courses taught for credit unless districts or the bill include exceptions or adopt new technical workarounds.

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