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Germany Grapples with Diverging School Smartphone Policies

As Bremen and Hesse move forward with bans, Niedersachsen and Saxony emphasize media literacy and local autonomy.

Heiß diskutiert in Niedersachsen: Braucht es ein Handyverbot an Schulen? (Symbolbild)
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Overview

  • Bremen's comprehensive smartphone ban for schools will take effect on June 1, covering grades up to 10.
  • Hesse's state parliament is set to finalize a similar ban for implementation in the 2025/26 school year, prohibiting private device use on school grounds.
  • Saxony's Landtag rejected a proposed primary school ban but scheduled an August summit to explore broader regulations and media education strategies.
  • Niedersachsen's education minister opposes blanket bans, advocating for clear guidelines and enhanced media literacy programs instead.
  • The federal education minister has proposed nationwide guidelines for primary schools, reflecting ongoing debates over centralized versus state-level approaches.