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Erica Stanford: Education Minister on the ban on cellphones in schools coming into effect today

Published: April 28, 2024, 10:02 p.m.

Term two begins today, kicking the ban on cellphones in schools into effect.\xa0

National announced the policy before the election in order to \u201chelp students focus and improve their academic outcomes\u201d. The ban mandates schools ensure students don\u2019t use or access a phone during class time, lunchtime and breaks. \xa0

Education Minister Erica Stanford tells Mike Hosking the policy has been overwhelmingly welcomed. \xa0

When it comes to those pushing back against the policy, Stanford is \u201chappy to be the bad guy\u201d if it means improved mental health and academic outcomes.\xa0

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