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Are phones in schools illegal in France?

Yes. Phones in schools are banned in France. Banned in primary and middle schools by law since 2018.

Law 2018-698 of 3 Aug 2018 bans phone use in ecoles and colleges; 'portable en pause' made phones be stored away in all colleges from Sept 2025 (education.gouv.fr).

Source: French law 2018-698

• France is one of 38 countries where phones in schools are banned, and 7 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 3 of 8 (Brazil, Italy and Luxembourg).
• In Europe: banned in 15 of 39 countries.

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Other countries that ban phones in schools

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