While regulations are becoming stricter across Europe, Lithuanian schools will themselves decide how to limit the use of mobile phones

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026

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Countries worldwide are implementing rules for mobile phone use in schools, ranging from strict bans to regulated use.

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Lithuanian authorities are implementing rules for mobile phone use in schools, which must align with recommendations from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health, with individual schools deciding on the scope of restrictions. In Italy, stricter guidelines for secondary education prohibit phone use during lessons and school hours across the entire campus, with exceptions for disabilities or educational purposes. Italian policy is moving towards limiting personal smartphones in schools. In Spain, regulations vary by autonomous region and individual schools, with many restricting or banning phone use during the school day. Croatia has introduced new rules banning phones in primary schools and partially banning them in secondary schools. Greece has implemented strict rules where students must keep phones off and in their bags, and misuse can lead to disciplinary action, including removal from school.

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