France has introduced a new law banning smartphones and personal tablets from schools.
The French Parliament votes (62-1) on Monday to bring in the new law to schools.
France already stops students from using smartphones and personal tablets during instruction hours. But the new ban prohibits students aged 3 to 15 from even bringing their devices to school.
For students 15 years and older, it is up to their school to decide whether they may bring or use their devices at school.
The new law is part of a campaign to get students less addicted to electronics.
The current French President Emmanuel Macron campaigned on this in 2017. Experts have said that the increased use of electronics has also led to greater cyber-addiction, sleep disruption, and bullying.
The new “blanket” ban begins this September.
14 Responses
Oh No! But I love phones!
yes i think that to
This is kinda good
OH NO WE CAN’T BRING THEM NOW?
What is france thinking?
This will benefit the french
so cool
WOW, don’t know why they did that
Good that we are not from France
I know too much devices are bad for you but dont ban them!
wow ok thats weird
wonder if theyve baned all electrics eg school laptops/desktops
i feel sorry for them
oh no i guess it could stop cyber bulling though which is good (;
I think its unbelievable because electronics can help kids with work.