New Brunswick Bans Cellphones in Schools
New Brunswick is introducing a ban on phone and tablet use at public schools for students at all grade levels, saying the policy aims to reduce distractions and limit exposure to social media. For students in kindergarten to Grade 8, the policy will take effect in September, and it will apply to students in Grades 9 to 12 starting in February 2027, the government said on Aug. 28. Those in Grades 9 to 12 will still be permitted to use tablets and laptops in line with the province’s Bring Your Own Device program, but only for educational purposes. Infants at licensed child-care facilities will not be permitted to use electronic devices, while children over two years old will be allowed 30 minutes of screen time per day, under the guidance of an educator, to access content that is educational and age-appropriate.
New Brunswick will ban phone and tablet use for all students in public schools, with staggered implementation dates for different grade levels. The policy aims to reduce distractions and limit social media exposure. While younger students will face a complete ban, older students can use devices for educational purposes under specific programs.
- New Brunswick is implementing a ban on phone and tablet use for students in public schools.
- The ban applies to all grade levels, with staggered effective dates.
- Students in kindergarten to Grade 8 will be affected starting in September.
- Students in Grades 9 to 12 will be affected starting in February 2027.
- Older students may use tablets and laptops for educational purposes under the Bring Your Own Device program.
- Electronic device use is banned for infants in licensed child-care facilities.
- Children over two years old in child care will be allowed 30 minutes of guided, educational screen time daily.
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