Chile Approves Nationwide Classroom Smartphone Ban
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Chile's Congress has passed a law to ban smartphones in all classrooms. The measure aims to remove distractions and improve student focus.
Parents and teachers actively supported the bill. They argued that smartphones disrupt learning and harm emotional development.
President Gabriel Boric must now sign the bill into law. If approved, the nationwide ban will take effect in 2026.