The Brazilian President, Lula da Silva, signed a law this Monday that prohibits the use of cell phones and other electronic devices in public and private schools, both during classes and during breaks.
In a ceremony at the Planalto Palace, broadcast on the Presidency's official channels, Lula da Silva praised the courage of the deputies and senators who approved this bill.
“This sanction represents recognition of the work of all serious people who care about education, who want to care for children and adolescents,” he argued.
The proposal restricts the non-educational use of mobile phones and other portable electronic devices by students in all pre-university school cycles.
The text provides for exceptions, allowing use in pedagogical activities authorized by the school in situations of “state of danger, necessity or case of force majeure” and to guarantee accessibility, inclusion and health issues for students.
The regulation will come into force in the current academic year.
“We will enable children to play again and interact with each other,” stressed the Brazilian head of state.
