Not a Hungarian Oddity: New School Year in Italy Begins with Mobile Phone Ban in Primary Schools

The decision to ban mobile phones was made by Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara in July. From September this year, students in kindergartens and the first five grades of primary schools are not allowed to use mobile phones, even for educational or learning purposes. Tablets, computers, and other technological devices may be used under teacher supervision. Hungary has also introduced a similar measure recently.