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Vienna / Paris. When French students return to their schools in the fall, the new law has already entered into force: from September, the use of mobile phones in French schools is prohibited. This is what the Parliament of Paris decided earlier this week.
In France, 93% of young people aged 13 to 17 have a mobile phone. The strong use of smartphones has not been without consequences after the students, said MP Cathy Racon-Bouzon, one of the most vehement representatives of a ban. The use of mobile phones harms the social climate during breaks and worsens relationships between students.
The new regulations apply to elementary and primary schools as well as to secondary schools, that is to say to children from 3 to 15 years old. Smartphones, tablets and other Internet-enabled devices should not be used not only in the clbadroom, but also in breaks. Every school should be able to decide autonomously how to enforce the ban: either children must hand in their mobile phones as soon as they enter the campus, or they can keep them in their bag from school, but leave them. Exceptions are possible, for example for educational purposes or in the case of children with disabilities – but must be written into the internal rules.
"Signal to Society"
"Execution" – that is how French President Emmanuel Macron commented on the new regulation. He had raised the subject in the election campaign. The Minister of Education, Jean-Michel Blanquer, spoke of a "signal to society" and a "law for the 21st century". Now, students could return their attention to topics and the social climate in the clbadrooms. In addition, children are better protected against badgraphic or violent content by prohibition.
Opposition politicians call it a "pure public relations action" because schools can already impose a ban. The representative of the Teachers' Union also does not expect major changes to the law: "It is no longer a symbolic measure," said one representative.
Since 2010, the use of the mobile phone is prohibited during clbades. What is new is that mobile phones must remain off even during breaks and during school activities outside the school building. In case of violation, teachers are allowed to confiscate the equipment.
Bavaria discusses easing
In most European countries, a ban is not enshrined in law, but is the responsibility of individual schools. They can specify in their internal rules how the use of smartphones should be handled.
The only exception is Bavaria: since 2006, smartphones, laptops and cameras are prohibited, even in playgrounds. However, after more than eleven years, most parties believe that it is time to relax this law. It is more appropriate to forbid students in breaks the cellphone. (zoe)
("Die Presse", printed edition, 01.08.2018)
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