The province says exemptions are to be made for medical or accessibility reasons. The bans are designed to reduce distractions and help students focus in class
The Manitoba government is following other provinces in restricting the use of cellphones in classrooms beginning this school year.
“These provincial guidelines will give teachers the tools they need to keep students focused and ensure class time is spent learning.” The Opposition Progressive Conservatives called for a provincewide ban for elementary and middle schools last week, while some Manitoba school divisions already put in their own bans.
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