Rejected petition Phones allowed in schools

Allow students to bring their phones to school.

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I think we should have our phones because there are many educational apps and students can access their timetable and homework on their phones. I don’t think that this law is very fair at all.

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You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:

Pass a law that schools cannot prohibit the use of personal devices
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/735449

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Date submitted 30 January 2026
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