Czechia moves to ban mobile phones in schools from September 2027
The Czech government has approved a proposal to ban mobile phones in kindergartens and elementary schools starting in September 2027. The policy aims to reduce distractions, though it excludes secondary schools and universities.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing global trend of governments intervening in digital habits within educational settings to improve student focus and social interaction.
Good afternoon, the government today held its penultimate cabinet meeting before the summer break, with two bigg-ish announcements set to impact the very young and the very old. Meanwhile, President Pavel was in Ostrava to talk about the importance of culture in our fragmented societies, and some Prague public transport news. Here's this afternoon's wrap-up.
The government backed a proposal to ban the use of mobile phone in Czech schools, Prime Minister Andrej Babiš announced after today's cabinet meeting. The new measure, which has been at the center of heated debates in recent months, will apply in kindergartens and elementary schools, most likely from September 2027.
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