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France expands smartphone ban to high schools and connected devices
France is implementing new regulations to ban smartphones in high schools, a measure that also extends to connected accessories such as smartwatches, wireless earbuds, and smart glasses. While the principle of regulating screen time has broad support, the practical implementation faces challenges. According to a survey by the SNPDEN-Unsa union, only 24% of school principals have already updated their internal regulations to include the ban and its associated sanctions.
Some institutions are adopting unique methods to enforce the rules. At Saint-Joseph College in Caen, students are required to place their mobile devices into signal-blocking, Faraday-style pouches upon entering the school to prevent any wireless connectivity.
The regulations allow for specific exceptions, including use for designated pedagogical activities or for essential medical devices, such as smart glucose sensors or hearing aids. Implementation remains uneven as schools work to define specific protocols and consult with student and administrative councils.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] 66% of school principals support the general principle of regulating mobile phone use in educational institutions. www.estrepublicain.fr · www.ledauphine.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Saint-Joseph College in Caen has implemented a system where students must place their phones in signal-blocking pouches upon arrival. actu.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Exceptions to the ban are permitted for specific pedagogical activities and essential medical needs, such as glucose sensors. lecafedugeek.fr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The ban on smartphones extends to connected accessories, including smartwatches, wireless earbuds, and smart glasses. lecafedugeek.fr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Only 24% of surveyed school principals have updated their internal regulations to include the mobile phone ban and associated sanctions. www.estrepublicain.fr · www.ledauphine.com