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- Chile will ban smartphones in elementary and middle school classrooms starting March 2026 to reduce distractions.
- Nicolás Cataldo, Chile's Education Minister, said the policy aims to reconnect students face-to-face.
- The legislation passed with overwhelming support in Congress and allows use only during emergencies or for specified educational purposes.
- The move aligns Chile with France and Brazil, while a UK study supports that such bans can improve school performance and wellbeing.
