Children's advisory panel rejects blanket mobile phone ban in schools
The child ombudsman's advisory team said students oppose a universal ban on mobile devices in schools, urging their involvement in lawmaking.
The advisory panel for child ombudsman Martin Beneš met to discuss the proposed amendment to the school law that would limit electronic devices. Children expressed feeling sidelined in the political debate and insisted on being part of the legislative process affecting them. Although they accept reasonable, school-specific limits, they oppose a blanket ban, noting it would disrupt everyday functions like checking timetable changes.
The draft also allows exceptions for health or special-education needs and permits device use for educational purposes or school trips. Minister of Education Robert Plaga described the proposal as a smart regulation rather than a total ban, linking it to the Active School initiative that promotes alternative activities during breaks.
Why it matters
The debate shapes how students will use technology in education and influences future legislation.
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