The provincial government followed up with a statement earlier this week, publishing their plan to ban cell phones in classrooms.
this ban will have some grade differences, with grades k-8 banned from using phones all day, and grades 9-12 banned from use in class, but not during lunch and other breaks.
These guidelines will also include exceptions to support students with medical and diverse learning needs and cellphone use for educational purposes in grades 9 to 12 when directed by classroom teachers.
Education and Early Childhood Learning Minister Nello Altomare issued this statement today, noting "These provincial guidelines will give teachers the tools they need to keep students focused and ensure class time is spent on learning"
Schools and school divisions will implement these updated policies as students head back to school in September.
