In the period from 2025 to 2026 academic year, in the primary and secondary schools of Belgium, a national ban on the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices will be introduced.
As local media reports, the ban will operate in all regions of the country and spread to the use of mobile phones and other devices outside of educational purposes, with the exception of cases dictated by medical causes or emergency. situations.
Despite the fact that the three language communities of the countries have various regulations, a new ban will be used throughout Belgium. At the same time, schools themselves will be able to determine the disciplinary action measures for violation of the rules.
in the francolor schools of Wallonia and Brussels, the ban on the use of telephones in primary schools has already entered into force 2024-2025 of the school year. In secondary schools, the use is limited in the “restraining” form.
according to the new resolution, in the 2025 – 2026 academic year the use of phones and other electronic devices for entertainment purposes will be prohibited in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools.
in the German -language region with 2025-2026 The use of mobile phones, smart hours and other connected devices will be prohibited not only in the lessons, but also during changes.
The specific rules and disciplinary measures of the school will determine independently.
Flemish community
in the region, where they speak of the Dutch (Flemings), the ban is already operating in kindergartens and the initial gardens and initials schools.