Lloydminster students can expect less screen time as the Saskatchewan Government has banned phones in K-12 schools throughout the province.
The new mandate banning cellphones takes effect for the 2024/25 school year and will impact schools in Lloydminster as the city is under Saskatchewan education.
“Technology has its place, but too often, cell phones are taking students’ attention away from what they should be learning,” Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “This new policy will allow students to be more engaged with their teachers and focused on learning the skills and knowledge they need to reach their potential.”
The new measures apply to all kindergarten to Grade 12 schools in the province. Teachers can seek an exemption from administration to allow cellphone use when needed for instructional purposes.
There will be additional exemptions for students who require ongoing use of mobile devices as accommodations for medical or specific learning needs.
With the announcement, Saskatchewan joins other provinces which have initiatives to limit or restrict internet-connected devices in schools for fall 2024.
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