Julia Carneiro
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
E559 Laila Mickelwait
Kids are returning to school, but cell phones aren't. Electronic devices will have to be put away during school hours, including breaks. This, according to a new law in Brazil, signed in January. Now it's up to schools to decide how to enforce the ban. Some are providing lockers to put away phones, others creating penalties for those who disobey the rule. And kids are complaining on social media.
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von
E559 Laila Mickelwait
Electronic devices may only be used for class activities if students have disabilities or in exceptional circumstances. The Ministry of Education says this is meant to protect students' mental, physical and psychological development. A UNESCO report says nearly one in every four countries have restricted the use of cell phones in schools. For NPR News, I'm Julia Carneiro in Rio.