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Evidence on the impact of cellphones in the classroom

Ben made this Official Information request to Ministry of Education

The request was partially successful.

From: Ben

Dear Ministry of Education,

I understand that the incoming government intends to prioritise banning cellphones in schools.

I would like to request under the OIA copies of:

1. Any research or other evidence as to the effect of cellphones in the classroom.

2. If known:
(a) the number of secondary schools that have rules banning cellphones in the classroom
(b) the umber of secondary schools that have rules restricting cellphones in the classroom
(c) the total number of secondary schools

3. If any previous consideration has been given to a ban on cellphones in the classroom, the papers relating to that consideration (ie ministry papers, cabinet papers, but excluding any emails or other correspondence).

For the avoidance of doubt, I do not require the names or contact details of any Ministry staff, provided the position title for that person is clear.

Yours faithfully,

Ben

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Kia ora Ben

Thank you for your request for information below. The Ministry will consider and respond to your request in accordance with the Official Information Act 1982 (the Act).

Under section 15(1) of the Act, we are required to make and inform you of our decision on your request as soon as reasonably practicable and in any case not later than 20 working days after the day on which your request is received. You can therefore expect to receive our decision on your request on or before the 22 of January 2024. If more than 20 working days are needed due to the potential workload and/or consultations involved in answering your request, we will notify you accordingly.

Please note, the period between 25 December – 15 January are not considered to be “working days” for the purposes of calculating the 20 working day timeframe for providing a response under the Act.

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Kia ora Ben

 

Please find the response to your request of 1 December 2023 attached.

 

Ngā mihi

 

Enquiries National Team | Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga | Ministry of
Education | AG

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