France to press ahead with high school phone ban from next month
The French government said on Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from next month, but trade unions warned that the measure might be hard to implement quickly. In July, France’s parliament approved legislation banning both social media access for children under 15 and mobile phone use in high schools. It is part of a push by President Emmanuel Macron for…
France's government plans to enforce a ban on mobile phones in high schools starting from the beginning of the next school year, despite a recent legal setback. The legislation, approved by parliament in July, aims to limit children's screen time and protect their development. However, the Constitutional Council struck down the social media access component, leaving the phone ban as the remaining provision.
On Monday, government spokeswoman Maud Bregeon confirmed that President Emmanuel Macron intends to promulgate the law, ensuring its implementation from September. The ban would require schools to revise their internal regulations, but some have expressed concerns over the short preparation time. Union representatives argue that implementing the ban across all schools will be challenging, especially considering the need for supervisors and the difficulty of enforcing the rule.
While some schools have already prepared for the measure, others may struggle to comply fully. Exemptions for educational uses are permitted, and the government emphasizes its commitment to a stable legal framework to safeguard children's well-being.
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