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[^2]\n\nThe announcement followed a consultation where 81% of over 565,000 teachers surveyed supported establishing rules to guarantee safe and pedagogical use of technology. [^3]\n\nA new law in France prohibits students from carrying mobile phones in high schools (Lycées) starting September 1, 2026. [^4]\n\nAccording to the results, nearly 40% of teachers detected that students bring cell phones to school and 24% reported the presence of smartwatches. [^5]\n\nThe survey found that 48% of teachers consider that cell phones make it difficult to maintain student attention, while 38% stated they interrupt school activities. [^6]\n\nThe consultation took place during the Intensive Technical School Council, involving 565,396 teachers who reported on their experiences with electronic devices in classrooms. [^7]\n\nA study by the UNESCO organization from March 2026 reported that over half of all countries have banned mobile phones from schools. [^8]\n\nMobile phones were already banned in primary and middle schools in France prior to this new high school regulation. [^9]\n\nDavid Auris Villegas argues that continuing to precarize university teachers weakens their role and endangers the future of higher education. [^10]\n\nThe UNESCO 2026 report states that 65% of countries legally guarantee academic freedom, but 34 countries show setbacks in academic freedom. 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