New Brunswick banning student phone use in public schools

The government of New Brunswick has announced a new policy prohibiting the use of mobile devices by students during the school day. The mandate will initially apply to elementary school students beginning in September, with the restrictions set to expand to include high school students by 2027.

This policy change aims to regulate personal technology use within the provincial public school system. By implementing a phased rollout, the province intends to transition students across all grade levels to a phone-free environment over the next three years.