Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Chile Bans Smartphones in Schools for Children
Chile has passed a new law that stops children from using smartphones at school.
This law was approved by a lot of people in the government and will start next year.
The idea is to help kids focus better, do better in school, and be healthier.
Kids can still use phones if they have special needs, in emergencies, or if they need to be checked for health reasons.
Other countries like Brazil and France have similar rules.
Many schools around the world are also limiting phone use to help kids learn better.
Chile's parliament approved a law banning smartphone use by children in schools, effective March 2025.
The law aims to improve concentration, performance, and emotional health among students.
Exceptions include special educational needs, emergencies, and medical conditions requiring constant monitoring.
Other countries like Brazil, Finland, South Korea, Italy, and France have similar restrictions.
According to UNESCO, 40% of schools worldwide have banned smartphone use by the end of 2024.
- Who
- Chile's parliament and President Gabriel Boric
- What
- Approved a law banning smartphone use by children in schools
- When
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024 (approval), March 2025 (implementation)
- Where
- All public and private primary and secondary schools in Chile
- Why
- To address concerns over children's mental and physical health, and to improve educational processes
- Country
- Chile
- Law Approval
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024
- Implementation Date
- March 2025
- Affected Schools
- All public and private primary and secondary schools
- Exceptions
- Special educational needs, emergencies, medical conditions
- Supporting Countries
- Brazil, Finland, South Korea, Italy, France
- Global Trend
- 40% of schools worldwide ban smartphones by 2024