# Worcester School Committee Considers Smart Glasses Ban

The Worcester School Committee is considering a policy that would ban smart glasses in district school facilities over concerns about cheating using online and AI tools and secret recording. The proposal is expected to be referred to a subcommittee at the committee’s Thursday meeting; review could take several months, and the ban would take effect immediately if approved. For education procurement teams and suppliers, the proposal could affect decisions about permitting, purchasing, or supporting wearable devices in district facilities.

- District procurement and technology staff can account for the proposed restriction when evaluating smart-glasses purchases or device-use policies; it is not yet approved.
- Smart-glasses and education technology providers serving Worcester schools should assess how the proposed facility-wide ban could affect product use and district sales, including possible medical and disability exceptions.
- If approved, the policy would take effect immediately, so affected suppliers and district teams may need to align device access and use with the policy at that time.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Worcester School Committee

### Sources
- [Worcester School Committee to consider banning smart glasses in schools - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News](https://whdh.com/news/worcester-school-committee-to-consider-banning-smart-glasses-in-schools) - WHDH