No 1022 Monday 6th - Sunday 12th May 2024
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he Valencian Community has banned the use of mobile phones in non-university teaching centres with effect from Monday 6 May. The measure will also include playgrounds and extracurricular activities.
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The use of phones will be limited to two exceptions: educational activities under the supervision of teaching staff and specific individual health or other duly justified reasons that must be authorised by the centre’s management.
VAL ENCI AN CO MMUNI T Y I NT RO D U C ES MOBILE PHONE BAN IN SCHOOLS
According to the Department of Education the ban is being introduced to put a stop to the addiction generated by smartphones among students in classrooms, as well as other worrying problems that are currently on the rise, such as bullying, cyberbullying and the decline in the school performance of many students. The Minister, José Antonio Rovira, said that his department wanted to address one of the biggest concerns of families today, their children's addiction to mobile phones, its negative impact on grades and on social relationships. The educational community of the province of Alicante has applauded the regional decision although they recognise the fact that its enforcement will be a challenge due to the difficulties in controlling students.
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