German City Bans Mobile Phones in Schools

See - Sada Elbalad

16-05-2025

Israa Farhan
Starting 1 June, the German city of Bremen will officially ban the use of mobile phones in primary and middle schools, in a move aimed at improving student learning, social development, and health.
The new policy, announced by the city's education authority, will not apply to secondary schools, which will retain the autonomy to set their own rules regarding mobile phone use.
A spokesperson for Bremen's Education Authority confirmed to the German Press Agency (DPA) that the decision follows extensive consultations with school administrators, paediatricians, and education experts.
The policy is based on growing scientific evidence highlighting the detrimental effects of smartphone use during school hours on children's focus, cognitive development, and social interactions.
Sascha Karolin Aulepp, Bremen's Minister for Children and Education,
underlined
the reasoning behind the ban, stating that personal smartphones are not essential in the school environment.
On the contrary, she emphasized, they distract students from learning, reduce engagement during breaks, and limit physical activity.
Under the new directive, students in affected schools will be required to keep their mobile phones turned off and stored away during the school day. School staff will be responsible for monitoring compliance with the rule.
Exceptions to the ban will be permitted in specific cases, such as when a mobile phone is medically necessary for a student's health or well-being.
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