Israel bans mobile phones in primary schools

Israel bans mobile phones in primary schools

Israel will ban children from using mobile phones in primary schools from February, the education ministry's website said Friday, emphasising the devices' "negative effects" on students. Education Minister Yoav Kisch said the policy was "based on studies in Israel and around the world, as well as on the (ministry's) commitment to a healthy and safe educational environment, aimed at reducing the negative effects of students' use of phones."