PL Chamber made progress in banning the use of mobile phones in the school environment

The Bill (PL), which bans the use of mobile phones in the classroom, moved to another stage by being approved by the Education Committee of the House of Representatives this Wednesday (30). Some updates have been made to the proposal, Expanding device restrictions to the entire school environment.

In the original text written by Member of Parliament Alceu Moreira (MDB/RS), the aim was to prevent the use of portable devices only in classes. However, during the debates in the Parliament the following was suggested: It is also prohibited during breaks and breaks between one class and another..

According to Congressman Diego Garcia (Republicanos-PR), who signed the opinion, banning cell phones in schools helps combat the distractions the devices cause in the work environment. It also reduces screen time and access to content that is not appropriate for the students’ age group.

It is important to emphasize that PL 104/2015 provides: Complete ban on the use of the device by students in early childhood education and early primary education in public and private schools. Those enrolled in the final grades of primary and secondary education can use their mobile phones normally in the school environment.

Situations in which a mobile phone can be released

This project, which has been processed in the Chamber since 2015, includes allowing the use of phones in the classroom in certain situations, such as pedagogical activities, provided that permission is obtained from the teacher. use via for accessibility and inclusion purposes or due to medical condition will also be released.

The proposal also provides for teachers to be trained to detect signs of psychological and mental pain associated with fear or anxiety (nomophobia) caused by excessive screen use and lack of contact with a mobile phone.

PL banning the use of mobile phones in schools is now It goes to the Chamber’s Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ) It will then be debated in the Senate. The Ministry of Education (MEC) plans to introduce a similarly themed proposal.