Lithuanian schools implement new rules for student smart devices

Starting this school year, all schools in Lithuania are required to establish clear rules regarding the use of students' smart devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. While some European nations like Italy, Finland, and Croatia have implemented strict state-level bans, Lithuanian schools are being granted more autonomy to decide their own policies.

Approaches vary by institution: some schools may ban devices entirely, others may require them to be turned off and kept in backpacks, while some might provide secure storage areas. Disciplinary actions in Lithuania are expected to be gradual, involving warnings or written notes before a device is confiscated and held for parental pickup, rather than the severe penalties seen in countries like Greece.