Poland Approves Bill to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Primary Schools
The Polish government approved a bill that would prohibit students under 16 from using phones and smartwatches during the full school day. The measure still requires parliamentary and presidential approval before taking effect in September.
EngadgetThe Polish government approved a bill that would prohibit students under 16 from using phones and smartwatches during the full school day, including breaks and after-class activities. Schools would be required to provide a designated storage area for the devices. Teachers and staff would remain exempt, as would students with medical conditions such as diabetes who need continuous monitoring.
The same cabinet session also approved a separate bill requiring adult-content websites to implement age-verification systems.
parliament and President Karol
Nawrocki approve the phone measure, it would take effect on September 1 with the start of the next school year. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the proposal addresses phone and internet addiction among students, though he noted it is not a perfect solution.
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