The Dutch government stated, "There is increasing evidence that cell phones in class are harmful. Students can concentrate less and their performance suffers. We need to protect students from that."
The debate over smartphone use in schools has been intense, with officials initially favoring individual school discretion, while parents pushed for comprehensive bans due to social media concerns.
Countries like Greece and Italy have already implemented mobile phone bans in schools, with Germany considering similar restrictions.
A recent OECD study suggested limiting phone usage in educational settings, reinforcing the growing call for stricter regulations on device use.
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