Italy will ban cell phones for high school students

The Italian Ministry of Education announced on Monday that the complete ban on the use of cell phones during lessons will be expanded to include high schools, starting with the new school year this September.

A corresponding decree will come into effect after the summer holidays with the new school year.

Previously, the use of cell phones was generally prohibited only until around the age of 15.

Exceptions are possible, for example, for students who are dependent on their cell phones due to a disability.

The new decree was published by the Minister of Education Giuseppe Valditara, who belongs to the far-right League party. The ban on cell phones aims to make lessons quieter again, he said.

Valditara cited studies showing that excessive or improper use of cell phones can have negative effects on health, well-being, and performance.

Cell phones must now be turned off and kept in designated areas before lessons begin.

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