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Netherlands Moves Toward Nationwide School Mobile Phone Ban From 2027

The Dutch cabinet is proposing a complete ban on mobile phone use during school hours, including breaks, across primary and secondary schools from January 2027 in an effort to improve student concentration and performance.
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