Australia's Victoria state bans smart glasses in schools from 2027

The Victorian government in Australia has banned smart glasses in all public, independent and Catholic schools and camps starting in 2027. Officials cite focus on learning and a safe school environment; smart glasses have already been banned for SAT exams in the US and in some school districts.

• The ban covers all schools in Victoria, a state of over 7.1 million people
• Smart glasses have already been used to cheat on exams, including the SAT
• US bans remain piecemeal, at district level and in Utah's phone law