France bans smartphones and tablets in schools

Here’s one way to crack down on phone use.

The French Parliament voted overwhelmingly (62-1) on Monday to ban smartphones and personal tablets from schools.

France already restrained students from using smartphones and personal tablets during instruction hours since 2010, but the new ban prohibits students aged 3 to 15 from even bringing their devices to school.

And for those 15 years and older, it is up to their respective educational institutions to decide whether they may bring or use their devices at school. Read more…

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Source: Mashable | France bans smartphones and tablets in schools