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Starting in September, schools in France will implement a ban on smart phones for kids between 3 and 15 years old.
Schoolchildren will be required to leave their smart phones and smart devices at home or switched off during school hours.
French high schools will make their own choices on whether to ban the devices in their schools.
Screen addiction was a reason offer for passing the law.
France’s education minister said “Our main goal is to protect children and adolescents. It is a fundamental role of education and this law allows it.”
The law fulfills a campaign promise by French President Emmanuel Macron, who took office in 2017.
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