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German States Push Varied Smartphone Restrictions in Schools

Efforts to limit smartphone use in schools intensify across Germany, but a unified national policy remains unlikely.

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Overview

  • Baden-Württemberg plans stricter smartphone regulations to address mental health, learning, and cyberbullying concerns, as announced by Education Minister Theresa Schopper.
  • Hessen's Education Minister Armin Schwarz advocates for 'smartphone-free zones' and continues to push for nationwide guidelines, despite resistance from other states.
  • Thüringen and Brandenburg are preparing state-wide policies to create 'smartphone-free zones and times' in schools, reflecting growing regional efforts.
  • The Don-Bosco School in Rostock implemented a strict smartphone ban after a student incident, requiring devices to be locked in a safe during school hours.
  • Experts remain divided on the impact of smartphone bans, with some highlighting benefits for the school environment and others warning of challenges to digital education due to inadequate infrastructure.