President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil has signed a bill that will limit the use of smartphones in elementary and high schools across the country, starting in February. The move aims to ensure that students only use their devices for emergencies, educational purposes, or if they have disabilities that require them.
The education minister, Camilo Santana, emphasized the need for smartphones to be used in class for pedagogical purposes under the guidance of teachers. The bill received rare bipartisan support from politicians, as well as approval from many parents and students.
