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Poland implements nationwide school mobile phone ban
President Karol Nawrocki has signed a law introducing a nationwide ban on the use of mobile phones and similar electronic devices in Polish kindergartens and schools. The new regulations are scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2026.
In both public and non-public primary schools, students will be prohibited from using devices that allow for remote communication or the recording of audio and video. This restriction applies during the entire school stay, including breaks and off-site educational activities. In kindergartens and preschool units, children will be prohibited from bringing or using such devices entirely.
The law includes specific exceptions for health reasons, disabilities, special educational needs, and emergency contact with parents or situations involving threats to life and property.
To enforce the ban, school staff are authorized to require students to silence or turn off devices, mandate their storage in secure lockers, or temporarily confiscate them for persistent violations. However, legal boundaries exist; schools may only hold devices in deposit for the duration of the school day and cannot confiscate them for extended periods such as weekends or until grades improve.
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Institute for Civil Affairs · Karol Nawrocki · Ministry of National Education
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Children in kindergartens and preschool units are prohibited from bringing or using such devices. polityka.co.pl · smoglab.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Schools are prohibited from confiscating phones beyond the duration of the school day. mamotoja.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ban applies to both public and non-public primary schools. polityka.co.pl · smoglab.pl
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new regulations are set to take effect on September 1, 2026. mamotoja.pl · polityka.co.pl · smoglab.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] President Karol Nawrocki signed the law introducing nationwide rules for mobile phone use in schools and kindergartens. polityka.co.pl · smoglab.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Teachers may require students to silence or turn off phones before entering the classroom. mamotoja.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] The ban covers use during school stays, including breaks and off-site educational activities. polityka.co.pl · smoglab.pl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Exceptions to the ban include health needs, disabilities, educational goals, and emergency contact with parents. polityka.co.pl · smoglab.pl