"Parents and teachers had lobbied for the bill, saying that smartphones hinder students' learning and emotional development. Once signed by President Gabriel Boric, the law would go into effect in 2026. Chile's legislature approved a law on Tuesday that would ban the use of smartphones in schools. A large majority of Chile's Chamber of Deputies backed the bill. It now goes to President Gabriel Boric, who has expressed support for the policy, for final approval. The law would then go into effect in March 2026."
"Education Minister Nicolas Cataldo said schools in Chile are currently plagued by smartphones that are "a scourge that... constitutes one of the main pandemics affecting our children and young people." Conservative lawmaker Diego Schalper, one of the bill's authors, celebrated the law's adoption, saying mobile phone use in children is associated with online addictions and "affects the educational process in classrooms.""
Chile's legislature approved a law banning smartphone use in elementary and secondary classroom settings, pending President Gabriel Boric's signature. The law is scheduled to take effect in March 2026. Parents and teachers lobbied for the measure, citing interference with learning and emotional development. Education Minister Nicolas Cataldo described smartphones as "a scourge" affecting children and young people. Exceptions are limited to students with special educational needs, emergencies, or medical monitoring, and most exceptions require certification from a relevant authority. The law aims to improve concentration, academic performance, community life, and emotional health. UNESCO data show increasing global school smartphone bans.
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