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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Caitlin Cassidy Higher education reporter

Parents show support for mobile phone ban in NSW schools but experts not sold on benefits

Chris Minns at Condell Park high school on Monday
Chris Minns at Condell Park high school on Monday. The NSW premier said the mobile phone ban would apply in public high schools from term four. Photograph: Steven Saphore/AAP

Parents have come out in support of a sweeping mobile phone ban in New South Wales public high schools, while cautioning that exceptions should be made for students with health problems and disabilities.

But an expert says the ban will not improve academic results, calling for greater education about how children should manage their screen time.

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