On August 31, 2026, over 11 million students in France began their school year amid uncertainty regarding the implementation of a new law prohibiting mobile phones in high school classes. The measure, which was previously applied to the first four years of secondary education since September 2018, has now been expanded to cover all three years of the Baccalaureate program, affecting students aged 15 to 18. The law came into effect on August 24, but school administrators and unions have warned that enforcement will be challenging, with effectiveness likely delayed for several weeks or months.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the policy change as a governmental decision without overtly criticizing or praising the move. It reports on the challenge of implementation without taking a clear ideological stance, thus maintaining a balanced frame.






