Last-Minute Change: No Mobile Phone Ban in Bremen Schools on June 1st?
Under what circumstances will mobile phones be prohibited in Bremen schools starting from Monday?
It looks like the planned mobile phone ban in all Bremen primary and secondary schools, announced by Education Senator Sascha Aulepp two weeks ago, may not be happening after all. A letter sent to all school principals in Bremen last Tuesday has clarified this.
Initially, the Education Senator promised to implement the ban by June 1st. However, it seems that this will not be the case as the corresponding decree has yet to be published. For example, the staff council still needs to give its approval before the decree can be put into action.
Despite the lack of a formal decree, the Education Authority has been proactive in keeping school principals informed. They plan to share the regulations before the summer holidays begin, ensuring that all necessary preparations can be made in time for the start of the new school year.
Perplexed School Principals
Achim Kaschub, a member of the school principals' association, finds the Authority's approach mystifying. He believes that the mobile phone ban was unnecessarily rushed without providing clear guidelines on how to implement it. In his own school, he is taking a relaxed approach and is continuing with the current mobile phone policy, with plans to discuss and implement changes by the start of the new school year.
Until the decree is officially published, it remains uncertain when the mobile phone ban will be enforced. The Authority has confirmed that schools know what is expected of them by Monday.
In summary, while the mobile phone ban in Bremen schools was initially scheduled for June 1st, it seems that the ban may not be implemented as planned due to the lack of a published decree. It is recommended to consult the Bremen State government or local education authority for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
Note: The University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven's mention of students using mobile devices is not related to any policy changes regarding mobile phone use in schools.
Bremer, the Education Authority, is delaying the mobile phone ban in Bremen schools, initially scheduled for June 1st, due to the lack of a published decree. Achim Kaschub, a school principal, finds this approach confusing as clear guidelines for implementation were not provided before the planned date.
