France Plans Nationwide Ban on Phones in Schools by 2025

Education Minister Alexandre Portier aims to extend the 'digital pause' initiative to all schools, citing urgent educational and health concerns.

Currently, around 200 French schools are testing the 'digital pause' initiative, which prohibits phone use during school hours.
Minister Alexandre Portier emphasizes the urgency of implementing the ban by the 2025 school year to address youth health and educational challenges.
Feedback from participating schools has been positive, highlighting improved student engagement in learning environments.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to enforce an existing 2018 law that restricts phone use in primary and secondary schools.
Previous education ministers have suggested allowing schools some autonomy on this issue, but Portier insists on a more uniform approach.