Document 232 - Amendment to the Act – Education Act

Scope: Part One; Section 29a; pages 1–3.

The amendment retains the statutory ban on cell phones but changes the rules for exceptions. Additional exceptions and their conditions are now to be determined by individual schools in their school or internal regulations, rather than being specified directly by law. However, the use of a cell phone must be permitted for health reasons or due to special educational needs.

Scope: Part One; Section 29a; pages 1–2.

The amendment adds two exceptions to the proposed ban on cell phones in schools. A school may, at its discretion, allow the use of a phone to access the school’s information system, such as the class schedule or assignments. A teacher may also permit a student or child to communicate with their legal guardian if a specific situation requires it. The ban on cell phones remains the basic rule, and there is no unrestricted right to use a cell phone.

Scope: pages 1–4.

The draft resolution calls on the government to support broader efforts to prevent the overuse of digital technologies by children, in addition to the planned restrictions on cell phones in schools. It calls for funding for prevention, extracurricular activities, the school environment, and teacher training, as well as increased support for organizations working with children. The government should also advocate at the EU level for restrictions on risky gaming features, effective age verification on social media that protects privacy, and the modification of harmful algorithms. It also proposes an information campaign for parents and an expert discussion on the regulation of artificial intelligence.