The issue of gadget use in schools is not a priority for state policy
The Verkhovna Rada does not plan to ban the use of smartphones in schools during the educational process. The bill submitted to the Rada with restrictions is unlikely to be put to a vote.
As reported by RBC-Ukraine, this was stated by Roman Gryshchuk, a member of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Education, Science, and Innovation, in his Threads.
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Commenting on the media information, Gryshchuk noted that, firstly, the idea of the bill was proposed by only one MP, and secondly, the issue of smartphones in schools is not something that should be regulated at such a level.
“Not the MPs, but one MP Mazurashu (MP from the Servant of the People party, Georgiy Mazurashu – ed.). His laws never pass, and this one won’t either. The idea is definitely not something that should be regulated by law. This is a matter for each school/parents to decide,” he emphasized.
It should be noted that on March 27, 2026, a draft law No. 15105 was registered in parliament, which provides for “restrictions on the use of smartphones during the educational process.” The initiator of this was MP Mazurashu.
It is proposed to require all students to refrain from using phones, tablets, and smartwatches during lessons. Exceptions may only be made for educational or medical needs.
The Ministry of Education has already commented on the initiative, noting that this issue is not a priority for state policy, and its regulation at the legislative level is not planned. Schools can independently establish rules for the use of devices.
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