The Ministry of Education, Science and Sports (MES&S) has announced forthcoming regulations governing the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices across all Lithuanian schools as the new academic year commences. These guidelines are being formulated to integrate expert recommendations received from both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health regarding student device usage in both pre-school and general education settings. A key aspect of the new policy framework is that the final rules established by individual schools must receive formal approval from the school community, typically through the school council.
This structure grants significant autonomy to the educational institutions. The MES&S has clarified that no single mandate will apply universally. Instead, each school retains the discretion to determine the specific parameters for device usage within its premises.
Schools have the authority to decide whether the use of phones will be entirely prohibited, subject to general restrictions, or limited only to specific, defined circumstances. Furthermore, the local school administration will also designate which groups of students may qualify for exceptions to these established rules. These measures aim to standardize guidelines while respecting the unique operational needs and community consensus of each educational setting.
The Ministry emphasizes that this collaborative approach ensures that the rules governing phones and technology in schools are both informed by national health and education standards and tailored to the specific environment of the student body.
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