Student Tech Bill
of Rights

Preamble: I have the right to an education that is as good or better than that of the generation before me. The nature of my education should not change rapidly in response to trends, but rather should equip me with perennial skills like problem-solving, resilience, attention, and creativity. I have the right to come first in my own education, ahead of corporate interests. I also have a right to the following:

Proven Methods

I have the right to modes and methods of learning that have been proven effective before their introduction in the classroom. I have the right to not serve as a guinea pig, beta tester, or model trainer.

Books & Paper

I have the right to read whole books over the course of my education–in elementary, middle and high school. I have the right to regularly read and write on paper.

Privacy & Informed Consent

I have a right to be fully informed of vendor data practices in terms I can understand. I have the right to protect my personal information (health records, SSN, immigration status, etc.) from being packaged, sold, or leaked by vendors by withholding my consent.

Physical and Mental Health

I have the right to protect my physical and mental health by limiting exposure to screen-based technologies that may cause or worsen myopia, sleep disruptions, neck strain, anxiety, and depression.

Content and Communications Filtering

I have the right to be shielded from online content of a sexual or violent nature and from communication with those who mean me harm.

Freedom from Advertising

I have the right to a learning environment that is free from undue corporate influence. I may not be treated as a customer or laborer within my own school.

Attention & Focus 

I have the right to a low-stimulation learning environment that fosters deep thinking, attention, and focus.

Screen Free Zones

I have the right to screen-free periods, including recess, PE, and lunch. My social experiences cannot be limited to the digital sphere.

Intellectual Property

I have the right to defend my own output from theft and misuse. My work cannot be fed to LLMs without my consent, nor can I be compelled to use AI.

Embodied Learning

I have the right to learning that is embodied, experiential, and social, in accordance with pediatric recommendations for my age group.

Transparency

I have the right to access and review my own educational records, including materials and assessments owned by edtech companies.

Friction

I have the right to experience failure, difficulty, and struggle. I have the right to be held to high standards and to be pushed beyond my comfort zone.