“The government is therefore proposing a ban on mobile phones throughout the school day.”
Around 80 percent of Swedish primary and middle schools already have bans on mobile phones in the classroom, introduced at the principals’ discretion, according to Swedish news agency TT.
But Education Minister Simona Mohamsson told a press conference a nationwide ban was needed to ensure that all schools were mobile-free zones.
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“It will decrease distractions in the classroom,” she said, describing it as “a win for both teaching and mental health.”
She said the ban could also “help many parents in their struggle at home” to reduce screen time.
Mohamsson said data showed that Swedish middle school students spend an average of almost seven hours a day on screens, not including screen time during school hours.
If adopted by parliament, the ban would go into force in time for the start of the autumn term in August 2026, and would also apply to after-school care facilities.
The Scandinavian country launched a national “digitalisation” strategy for nursery, primary and middle schools in 2017 that saw tablets and laptops replace many textbooks and handwriting.
But it began rolling back that policy in 2023 amid criticism over declining school performances.
AFP
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