The French Government has placed an indefinite ban on the use of mobile phones in high schools starting September 1st, 2026, across the country.
It stated that the law banning mobile phones will be published over the summer, paving the way for its implementation at the start of the new school year.
The Education Minister, Edouard Geffray, announced the ban yesterday during an interview with newsmen on the negative impact of mobile phones on schoolchildren’s learning patterns.
“It will be September 1 because the law will very likely be published over the summer. I will also soon send many guidelines to school principals so they can implement this. I consider this to be something absolutely crucial for our students,” he said.
France is also considering a ban on social media for minors under the age of 15, although the measure is still awaiting approval.
“We are waiting for a decision from the European Commission on the other part, which is a ban on social media for minors under fifteen,” Geffray added.
A growing number of European countries, including France, have either taken initial steps or expressed support for restricting social media access for children below a certain age.