# French teenagers return to high school under mobile phone ban

https://mins.news/en/video/40078

- France 24 English, 2026-09-01 10:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vXsC3C2l9c

> Millions of French teenagers are returning to school with mobile phones now banned in high schools. The government says the measure is intended to help pupils focus on their studies amid concerns that excessive phone use is hindering their development, while schools face the challenge of enforcing it effectively.

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