Mobile phones banned until 9th grade: can you bring them to school? And use them at recess? Know the rules
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Mobile phones banned until 9th grade: can you bring them to school? And use them at recess? Know the rules

SAPO Notícias11 September 2026 at 08:15

Prohibiting or not prohibiting the use of mobile phones in educational establishments was a widely debated issue and raised great concern about the negative impact of their use.

The established rules restrict the use of mobile phones until 9th grade, raising questions about the specific conditions under which devices can be brought to school.

Students and parents question whether it is permitted to bring devices onto the school premises and under what circumstances they can use them, including during recess.

The debate over this ban reflects growing concerns about the negative effects associated with excessive use of mobile phones by children and young people in the school environment.

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