R. Popovienė addressed journalists following a meeting with the Prime Minister’s working group, which is developing guidelines for the renewal of the education system. Regarding the regulation of student mobile phone use, she noted that nearly 80% of local schools have already implemented specific rules.
Popovienė expressed confidence in the current direction, stating her belief that the educational institutions would adhere to the recommendations put forth. She emphasized that while the goal is to allow local communities to reach a consensus and find solutions best suited to student health, the guidelines are not absolute. She cautioned that if consensus proves unattainable over time, the requirements governing phone use would need to be tightened.
This discussion follows amendments adopted by Parliament to the Education Act in April, which specifically aimed to clarify the regulations surrounding student access to mobile devices within the educational setting. The minister’s working group is tasked with synthesizing these legislative changes into practical guidelines for all educational levels. The process underscores a shift toward localized policy-making while maintaining a central framework.
The government intends to monitor the adoption rate and effectiveness of these initial rules. A review period will determine if the voluntary agreements between schools and communities are sufficient, or if more stringent, uniform measures will be necessary to support a healthy learning environment after the policy guidelines are fully integrated.
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