Macron bans phones in French secondary schools
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he has signed a law prohibiting students from using mobile phones in middle schools, effective from the start of the new school year this autumn.
Consensus
- Emmanuel Macron signed a law banning mobile phone use by students in secondary schools in France.
- The ban will take effect at the start of the autumn academic year.
- The measure is intended to improve learning conditions and reduce screen time for students.
- The law applies to school buildings and corridors, but phones are allowed outside.
- Exceptions are permitted for educational purposes or administrative needs.
- France already had bans on mobile phones in primary schools and colleges (ages 11–15).
Points of divergence
- The law includes a ban on social media access for children under 15, but the Constitutional Council has not yet ruled on the phone ban provision. — fontanka
- The law specifically targets senior high schools (secondary schools), and mentions a separate discussion in Russia about phone bans for children. — vedomosti
- The law includes a categorization of internet resources into restricted (e.g., social media) and permitted (e.g., educational sites) for those under 15. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Macron banned students from using mobile phones in middle school — Фонтанка
- Macron limited use of phones in French high schools — Ведомости
- Macron banned mobile phones in high school — Коммерсантъ
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