Los Angeles Moves To Ban Smartphone Use In School

Education bosses in Los Angeles are moving towards a complete ban on smartphone and social media use by children during the school day (Credit: AFP)

Education bosses in Los Angeles voted Tuesday to work towards a complete ban on the use of smartphones in the city's schools.

The move came as the governor of California, the most populous state in the US, voiced support for restrictions on the devices and as concerns grow about their impact on the mental health of young people.