Québec bans cellphones in schools this fall
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:21 am
In a bold move to rein in classroom distractions, Québec officials are set to enforce a complete ban on cellphones at primary and secondary schools from the start of the school year—during classes, breaks, and on school grounds. The policy aims to bolster learning environments.
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Education Minister Bernard Drainville says the measure will encourage young people to socialize and will help prevent cyberbullying.
The new ban takes effect this fall and will apply from the beginning to the end of the school day, including during lunch breaks and in hallways, cafeterias and schoolyards
Cela permettra de «renforcer le respect et le civisme dans toutes les écoles» du Québec, a dit le ministre Drainville.
Education Minister Bernard Drainville says the measure will encourage young people to socialize and will help prevent cyberbullying.
Oui, on peut survivre à l’interdiction du cellulaire en classe. Mais l’expérience menée depuis un an au Collège Trinité à Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville révèle les nombreux défis qui se poseront quand tout le Québec prendra ce virage à la prochaine rentrée.
L’interdiction sera en vigueur du début jusqu’à la fin des cours, incluant lors des pauses et sur le terrain des écoles.
C’était écrit dans le ciel : le ministre de l’Éducation, Bernard Drainville, va de l’avant avec l’interdiction des cellulaires dans les écoles primaires et secondaires dès la rentrée scolaire de l’automne.
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