Ontario considering banning cellphones and social media in schools
Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra is considering an outright ban on cellphones and social media use in schools, with potential medical exemptions, as part of broader efforts to limit student access to digital distractions. The province plans to collaborate with the federal government on age-based social media restrictions, following similar moves by Manitoba. Calandra stated that most provincial education ministers agree current phone and social media access in schools has not been beneficial. The proposed measures align with federal discussions on enforcing age limits for social media use, mirroring policies in countries like Australia.
- ▪Ontario is considering a complete ban on cellphones on school grounds, with some medical exemptions.
- ▪The province is exploring a social media ban in schools and may go further than Manitoba's planned restrictions.
- ▪Ontario will work with the federal government on enforcing age limits for social media use by children.
- ▪Most Canadian education ministers agree that allowing phones and social media in schools has not been beneficial.
- ▪Federal officials are considering legislation to restrict youth access to social media, similar to laws in Australia.
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Open this photo in gallery:Ontario Education Minister Paul Calandra says he is considering implementing an 'outright ban' of cellphones on school properties, with some medical exemptions.Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOntario Education Minister Paul Calandra says he is looking at a social media ban in schools and would like to go further than what Manitoba has planned.Calandra says the province will be working closely with the federal government on a social media ban for kids under a certain age.He also says he is considering implementing an “outright ban” of cellphones on school properties, with some medical exemptions.At a press conference today in southwest Ontario, Calandra said most ministers of…
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