Schools "Not Ready" As France Presses Ahead With Phone Ban

In July, France's parliament approved legislation banning both social media access for children under 15 and mobile phone use in high schools.

The French government fears time in front of screens is arresting children's development.

The French government said on Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools from next month, but trade unions warned that the measure might be hard to implement quickly. In July, France’s parliament approved legislation banning both social media access for children under 15 and mobile phone us

A ban on mobile phones in high schools could take effect as early as the start of the school year next week, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon announced.

A ban on mobile phones in high schools could take effect as early as the start of the school year next week, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon announced.

The French government said on Monday it would press ahead with a ban on mobile phones in high schools (lycées) from the start of the new school year.