CALGARY — Alberta is moving to ban cellphones in kindergarten to Grade 12 classrooms starting in the fall.

Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said Monday that cellphones help with learning but can also be a distraction and lead to cyberbullying.

He said there will be exceptions for students who use phones for health needs, such as monitoring blood sugar levels, or for specialized learning.

Alberta previously allowed a patchwork of cellphone rules from school boards amid growing concern that the devices were disrupting learning{ai:summary}<p>Nicolaides announced cellphone ban in Alberta classrooms, citing distractions and cyberbullying. Exceptions for health and specialized learning. #education</p>

Alberta to ban cellphones in classrooms from kindergarten to Grade 12 starting in fall

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