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French Lawmakers Ban Smartphones in Schools

posted by chromas on Wednesday August 01 2018, @11:19PM   Printer-friendly
from the bans dept.

JesusAmieiro writes:

French schoolchildren will have to leave their smartphones switched off or at home as the new academic year begins in September, after lawmakers voted for a ban on Monday.

The ban on smartphones, tablets and other connected devices, which will apply to pupils up to the age of 14-15, fulfils[sic] a campaign promise by centrist President Emmanuel Macron, while being derided as "cosmetic" by the opposition.

MPs of Macron's centrist LREM party and its allies gave final approval to the bill, while lawmakers on the left and right abstained from the vote, calling the law a "publicity stunt" that would change nothing.

Under the new law, schools may make exceptions for "pedagogical use", extra-curricular activities, or for disabled pupils.

Secondary schools for their part can decide individually whether to impose a partial or total ban on connected devices.

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 02 2018, @01:12AM (2 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 02 2018, @01:12AM (#716001)
    I would say that, given children's propensity to get into difficult situations, every one of them should have a phone. Not necessarily a smartphone. Just so when they are in trouble they can call for help.

  • (Score: 3, Insightful) by bob_super on Thursday August 02 2018, @01:16AM

    by bob_super (1357) on Thursday August 02 2018, @01:16AM (#716003)

    And miss a learning opportunity ?

  • (Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 02 2018, @01:20AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday August 02 2018, @01:20AM (#716005)

    Then they should create phones which aren't loaded with proprietary software and spying. I refuse to support such things with my money.