Sask. may consider ban on cell phone use in classrooms

Saskatchewan may be considering a ban on cell phone use in classrooms.

It follows Ontario’s recent announcement of a ban that will go into effect this fall. Children in kindergarten through Grade 6 will not be allowed to touch their phones during the school day, while older students will only be allowed to use them during recess.

Premier Scott Moe believes a classroom ban would keep the focus on learning.

“I think it’s fair to say that not only us, but other provinces are looking at this. You know, we really make sure that the learning environment that we have in our K to 12 system is primarily focused on that,” he explained.

Moe said the discussion they’ve had across the province in recent months has been about how to support teachers and their students.

“I think you can only have that conversation about support if you make sure that we’re also looking at non-financial opportunities to make sure that our kids are in the best possible learning environment,” he said. “I think it’s fair to say that not only Saskatchewan, but other provinces will be looking at that.”