In public schools, teachers will also be barred from using mobile phones during the instructional process.

The announced reform to the Law on General Education provides for this change, which is planned to come into force in the 2026–2027 academic year.

As the Ministry of Education told InterpressNews, by restricting the use of mobile phones during lessons, teachers are expected to set a personal example for students.

“The fact that a teacher will place their mobile phone in a designated storage box together with students’ phones during the lesson will serve as an example for them. This does not have the nature of a ban for teachers; it is simply about setting a personal example for students. However, the exact regulation has not yet been drafted—we are working on it. The essence is that the teacher should become a role model for the child,” the Ministry of Education told InterpressNews.