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Poland Bans Smartphone Use in Elementary Schools Starting September

New regulations prohibit smartphone use during school hours in Poland's elementary schools, though possession remains legal.

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A statutory ban on using smartphones in Poland's elementary schools came into effect on September 1st, covering lessons, breaks, and educational activities outside the school grounds. [1] Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hung, Head of Training at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, stated that universities must update curricula to include AI, emphasizing interdisciplinary skills and digital literacy. [2] The 2026 decree (Thông tư số 54/2026/TTBGDĐT) mandates AI integration into all university programs, requiring institutions to update training standards, ensure data sovereignty, and develop Vietnamese-language educational resources. [3] The Ministry of Education stated that AI should be embedded across all academic disciplines, not treated as a standalone subject, to ensure students develop technological literacy regardless of their field. [4] OŠ 'Branislav Petrović' in Slatine, Serbia, admitted only one class of 18 first-graders this year, a significant decrease from previous years. [5] The Superior Council of Sucre University convened an emergency session scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st, at 2:30 PM in the administrative block meeting room. [6] Article 98b, paragraph 4 of the Polish Education Law grants teachers the right to order students to store devices but explicitly forbids them from physically removing phones or using force. [7] Robert Gałęski, a lawyer from the Lexbridge law firm, stated that schools are unsure how to practically enforce the new law because the Ministry of Education did not provide specific implementation tools. [8] The new regulations do not prohibit students from bringing smartphones to school, creating a distinction between possession and usage. [9] Professor Do Van Hung emphasized that universities should focus on building AI governance frameworks rather than merely controlling AI use, including guidelines for ethical research and data protection. [10] Director Lazar Čikiriz stated that the school previously operated four branch schools but currently has none. [11] The total number of students at OŠ 'Branislav Petrović' is currently 212, which the director considers low given the school's excellent facilities. [12]
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  1. A statutory ban on using smartphones in Poland's elementary schools came into effect on September 1st, covering lessons, breaks, and educational activities outside the school grounds. · Rzeczpospolita
  2. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hung, Head of Training at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, stated that universities must update curricula to include AI, emphasizing interdisciplinary skills and digital literacy. · Báo Nhân Dân điện tử
  3. The 2026 decree (Thông tư số 54/2026/TTBGDĐT) mandates AI integration into all university programs, requiring institutions to update training standards, ensure data sovereignty, and develop Vietnamese-language educational resources. · Báo Nhân Dân điện tử
  4. The Ministry of Education stated that AI should be embedded across all academic disciplines, not treated as a standalone subject, to ensure students develop technological literacy regardless of their field. · Báo Nhân Dân điện tử
  5. OŠ 'Branislav Petrović' in Slatine, Serbia, admitted only one class of 18 first-graders this year, a significant decrease from previous years. · Blic.rs
  6. The Superior Council of Sucre University convened an emergency session scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st, at 2:30 PM in the administrative block meeting room. · ELHERALDO.COColombia
  7. Article 98b, paragraph 4 of the Polish Education Law grants teachers the right to order students to store devices but explicitly forbids them from physically removing phones or using force. · Rzeczpospolita
  8. Robert Gałęski, a lawyer from the Lexbridge law firm, stated that schools are unsure how to practically enforce the new law because the Ministry of Education did not provide specific implementation tools. · Rzeczpospolita
  9. The new regulations do not prohibit students from bringing smartphones to school, creating a distinction between possession and usage. · Rzeczpospolita
  10. Professor Do Van Hung emphasized that universities should focus on building AI governance frameworks rather than merely controlling AI use, including guidelines for ethical research and data protection. · Báo Nhân Dân điện tử
  11. Director Lazar Čikiriz stated that the school previously operated four branch schools but currently has none. · Blic.rs
  12. The total number of students at OŠ 'Branislav Petrović' is currently 212, which the director considers low given the school's excellent facilities. · Blic.rs
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