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Over half the world’s countries ban phones in schools by 2026 due to mental health and distraction concerns.
Over half of the world’s countries now restrict mobile phone use in schools, with 114 education systems implementing bans by March 2026, up from 24% in 2023, according to a UNESCO report.
The shift reflects growing concerns over declining student attention, cyberbullying, and mental health impacts, particularly among girls linked to social media use.
Internal Facebook research found 32% of teenage girls felt worse about their bodies after using Instagram, while TikTok’s algorithm exposes teens to body image and eating disorder content every 39 seconds and every eight minutes, respectively.
Countries including France, Malta, and the Philippines have enacted or strengthened restrictions, with some allowing phones only for educational purposes or students with disabilities.
In the U.S., 39 states have implemented phone rules, often at the local level.
Más de la mitad de los países del mundo prohibirán los teléfonos en las escuelas en 2026 debido a problemas de salud mental y distracción.