“Brazil has restricted the use of smartphones in schools The president of Brazil has signed a law restricting the use of smartphones in schools. The devices will be allowed to be used only in emergency situations and for educational purposes.”, — write on: unn.ua
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It is noted that the restrictions for primary and secondary school students in the country will come into effect in February. The law allows the use of smartphones only in emergency situations, for educational purposes or for students with disabilities who need the devices.
Education Minister Camilo Santana said that children start using the Internet at an early age, which makes it difficult to monitor their online activity. In his opinion, limiting the use of smartphones in schools will be useful.
We want these devices, as in many other countries, to be used in the classroom only for pedagogical purposes and under the guidance of the teacher,
The bill received support from both supporters of the president and his opponent, former president Jair Bolsonaro.
It is emphasized that many parents and students also supported this initiative. According to a survey released in October by the Brazilian sociological center Datafolha, almost two-thirds of respondents supported banning the use of smartphones by children and teenagers in schools. More than three-quarters said these devices were doing their children more harm than good.
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California’s governor has signed a bill to ban smartphones in schools by 2026. The goal is to reduce the risks of mental illness and improve university education.