Brazil Introduces Nationwide Ban on Smartphones in Elementary and High Schools

Brazil has signed into law a bill that prohibits students from using cellphones in schools, with the aim of safeguarding their mental, physical and psychological health. The law establishes a legal framework to ensure students only use smartphones in cases of emergency or danger. This measure follows a global trend of restricting smartphone use in educational settings, particularly in elementary and high schools, and is set to take effect starting in February.