Finland has enacted legislation to restrict mobile device usage in schools, effective from 1 August. This decision follows concerns regarding the impact of phones on student wellbeing and focus. Pupils may only use devices with explicit teacher permission for health or educational reasons. The move aligns Finland with other European nations, like Denmark and France, that have recognized similar issues affecting children's attention and self-esteem. Rasmus Meyer, chair of Denmark's wellbeing commission, underscores the importance of this regulation to prevent digital encroachment in educational spaces and calls for broader adoption across Europe.
Finland's new legislation aims to limit mobile device usage in schools to enhance student wellbeing and learning, only permitting use with teacher approval for specific purposes.
The measure responds to increasing concerns about mobile phones undermining concentration and self-esteem among students, echoing similar moves by other European nations.
Rasmus Meyer emphasized the urgency of the new rules to prevent schools from being overtaken by digital influences, urging other European countries to adopt similar legislation.
Countries like Denmark, France, and Norway have also implemented strategies to regulate mobile phone use in schools, highlighting a growing trend across Europe.
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