A KILMARNOCK MSP is urging the public to share their views on mobile phones in Scotland’s schools.
Alan Brown, SNP MSP for Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley, is encouraging people to take part in a Scottish Government consultation on new legislation that could restrict the personal use of mobile phones during the school day.
The consultation is open to the general public and will close on November 17.
He said: "This is an issue that affects pupils, parents, carers, and school staff directly, and I would encourage constituents across Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley to take the opportunity to have their say and help shape the approach taken."
The Scottish Government updated its mobile phone guidance for schools in June, recommending limited personal use, with the option of a full ban during the school day.
The survey can be taken online here.
Currently, the guidance is non-statutory and can be applied differently by each school, resulting in varying experiences for pupils.
The government now plans to introduce national legislation to restrict the personal use of mobile phones in all of Scotland’s schools.
The consultation seeks views on the extent and scope of restrictions, the impact of restricting use, and what exemptions should apply.
It applies specifically to personal mobile phones used by pupils in school settings.
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