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Term two begins today, kicking the ban on cellphones in schools into effect.听
National announced the policy before the election in order to 鈥渉elp students focus and improve their academic outcomes鈥. The ban mandates schools ensure students don鈥檛 use or access a phone during class time, lunchtime and breaks. 听
Education Minister Erica Stanford tells Mike Hosking the policy has been overwhelmingly welcomed. 听
When it comes to those pushing back against the policy, Stanford is 鈥渉appy to be the bad guy鈥 if it means improved mental health and academic outcomes.听
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