Chile Implements Nationwide Ban on Smartphones in Schools to Protect Children's Wellbeing and Education

Dec 03, 2025 12:27 pm CST

Chile has approved groundbreaking legislation prohibiting smartphone use in all public and private schools, effective March 2025, joining a global trend of similar restrictions. The ban aims to combat digital addiction, improve academic performance, and enhance students' mental health and social development. Exceptions will only be made for special educational needs, emergencies, or medical monitoring requirements.