Ban on the use of mobile phones in Polish primary schools
Polish President Karol Nawrocki has signed a new law that introduces a total ban on the use of mobile phones in primary schools and kindergartens. The new regulations cover not only lesson time but also breaks between classes.
The goal of this change is to improve students' concentration and increase the quality of their social interactions with peers. Authorities emphasize that excessive use of electronic devices at school negatively affects the learning process and relationships between children.
According to the new regulations, students will not be able to use phones inside educational buildings. Detailed rules for storing devices while at school will be defined in the statutes of individual institutions.
This decision has sparked a broad discussion among parents, teachers, and education experts. Many educators support this move, pointing to the need to limit screen time for the youngest.
The new law will come into effect in the near future. Schools are now required to adapt their internal regulations to the new legal requirements to ensure the smooth implementation of the ban across the country.