Official announcement from the Brazilian government or presidential office

Brazil's Senate Approves Project Law No. 4.932/2024 for Nationwide Cell Phone Ban in Schools on December 18, 2024

Dec 19, 2024, 12:35 AM

On December 18, 2024, the Brazilian Senate approved a bill that prohibits the use of cell phones in schools across the country. The legislation, known as Project Law No. 4.932/2024, restricts the use of mobile devices in both public and private educational institutions, allowing their use only for specific purposes such as educational, accessibility, or safety reasons. The bill had previously passed through the Chamber of Deputies and was approved in a decisive vote by the Senate. Following the Senate's approval, the bill is set to be sent to President Lula for sanction. The move aims to address concerns over the negative impact of mobile phone usage on students' concentration and overall learning experience.