Italy forbidden mobile phones in schools

(MENAFN) Italy’s Education Ministry announced on Monday that starting from the next academic year, high school students will be prohibited from using cellphones during lessons and school hours.

This new directive, signed by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara, expands the existing ban previously applied only to primary schools.

Valditara emphasized the urgency of the measure, citing numerous scientific studies that show how excessive or improper smartphone use negatively affects adolescents’ health, well-being, and academic success. He pointed out that international research and organizations have increasingly called for policies to address these concerning trends.

The directive allows exceptions for specific cases such as students with disabilities or learning difficulties who may use phones as assistive tools. Cellphone use will also be permitted when incorporated into the curriculum, especially in technical education programs focused on information and communication technologies.

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