The Finnish Parliament has passed a law restricting the use of smartphones and other electronic devices by students in primary and secondary schools while they are on school premises at all times, with the rationale of promoting a conducive learning environment. This regulation will take effect starting in August of the upcoming academic year.
The details of this law exclude the use of phones for students in certain cases, depending on the discretion of the teachers.
Several schools in Finland have had guidelines in place regarding phone usage on school grounds, but many institutions see the implementation of this law as a way to standardize practices throughout the country.
Finland is the latest country in Europe to introduce legislation limiting smartphone use in schools, following Denmark, France, and Norway.
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TLDR: The Finnish Parliament has enacted a law restricting smartphone use in schools to foster a more appropriate learning environment, following in the footsteps of other European countries.
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