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Swedish Minister for Schools, Lotta Edholm, announced on Thursday, March 13, a proposed law to ban mobile phone use among students in Swedish schools. If approved, the ban will take effect on July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During a press conference, Edholm emphasized that the proposed law aims to reduce students\u2019 screen time, which has been linked to decreased attention, mental distraction, loss of focus, and reduced physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ban will apply to screens throughout the school day nationwide and is expected to be fully implemented by mid-2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, exceptions will be made for educational purposes and specific cases, such as medical conditions. The proposed restriction will cover preschools, compulsory schools, and recreational lecture areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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