New law restricts cell phone use in schools

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New law restricts the use of cell phones in public and private schools across the country. The measure, determined by Federal Law 15,100, enacted in January 2025, limits the use of portable electronic devices both in classrooms and during breaks.

However, the law allows the educational use of the devices, as long as it is authorized by teachers. The objective of the new legislation is to protect children and adolescents from the negative impacts of excessive screen time on their mental, physical and psychological health, as highlighted by the Ministry of Education ( MEC ).

This news is not new worldwide. The israel mobile database has already been implemented in countries such as France, Spain and Denmark, but, as it is a novelty in Brazil, it still raises doubts among students, parents and educators.

So, if you want to stay up to date with this and other information about education, stay tuned to CRIA. Enjoy your reading!

new law restricts cell phone use in schoolsA Datafolha survey from October 2024 showed that 62% of the population supports banning cell phones in schools, with 76% believing that the use of the device harms learning. – Photo: Freepik
How will the new law restricting the use of cell phones in schools work?
Law No. 15,100/2025 , which restricts the use of cell phones in schools, is already in force. Public and private schools and education networks must define implementation strategies by the start of the school year.

In this sense, the objective is to mitigate negative impacts on students’ learning , concentration and mental health.