New rules that ban the use of cellphones in class are taking effect at schools across Ontario this week, but critics say they’re unsure how the regulations will be enforced or how effective they will be.

In April, the Ontario government announced a plan to standardize measures on cellphone use in classrooms, saying it wanted to remove distractions from learning time.

The province has said cellphones may only be used if permitted by an educator, or if students have special education or medical needs{ai:summary}<p>New regulations banning cellphone use in Ontario classrooms are being implemented this week. The government aims to minimize distractions during learning.</p><p>Critics express concerns about the enforcement and effectiveness of these rules. #education</p>

New rules on cellphones as Ontario schools reopen, critics say clarity lacking

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