Poland Plans to Ban Phones for Under-16s in Schools
Education Minister Barbara Nowacka confirmed that landmark legislation is in its final stages, with the ban slated to take force in primary schools at the start of the next academic year. "We are currently finalizing work on a major legislative change, crucial for schools, which will result in a ban on mobile phone use in primary schools from September 1, 2026," she told reporters, according to a public broadcaster.
Nowacka made clear the policy is driven by mounting concern over children's growing reliance on digital devices and online platforms. She stressed that using phones in school "cannot be the norm because we see how dependent children are on the internet."
The announcement positions Poland among a growing coalition of nations tightening restrictions around minors' access to mobile technology and social media in educational settings — a global policy shift gathering momentum as research into the developmental impact of screen time on children continues to raise red flags.
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