Current status: Initiated by the Scottish Government. Answered by Mairi McAllan on 25 August 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the publication of the consultation on restricting mobile phones in schools.
I can confirm that the consultation on restricting mobile phones in Scotland’s schools has been published and is open for responses until 17 November 2026. I would like to take this opportunity to invite MSPs, and their constituents, to respond to the consultation here: Restricting mobile phones in Scotland’s schools.
The consultation will provide an important opportunity to hear a range of views from children, young people, parents and carers, school staff, education authorities and interested organisations, and enable their voices to shape future action.