Petitions/Pass a law that schools cannot prohibit the use of personal devices
StatusClosed
Opened21 Aug 2025
Closes21 Feb 2026
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Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Ban schools from prohibiting, restricting or confiscating any personal digital devices like phones or laptops. We believe they are essential tools, not distractions, and that schools must adapt. We believe students deserve protection of property, privacy, and digital rights.

In today’s digital age, a vast majority of teens own a smartphone, and many rely on devices for learning, communication, and emergency contact. Some studies show tech use in classrooms can enhance engagement and digital literacy when properly managed. Yet many schools still enforce bans, leading to confiscation and limited access. We believe protecting student tech rights ensures equity, safety, and prepares them for a tech-driven world. We believe the law must reflect this reality.

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Jerome Mayhew
1Jerome Mayhew MP
Broadland and Fakenham
22
Luke Taylor
2Luke Taylor MP
Sutton and Cheam
12
Mike Martin
3Mike Martin MP
Tunbridge Wells
10
Jacob Collier
4Jacob Collier MP
Burton and Uttoxeter
9
Rosie Duffield
5Rosie Duffield MP
Canterbury
9
Monica Harding
6Monica Harding MP
Esher and Walton
9
Bob Blackman
7Bob Blackman MP
Harrow East
8
Laura Trott
8Laura Trott MP
Sevenoaks
6
Tom Tugendhat
9Tom Tugendhat MP
Tonbridge
6
Emma Reynolds
10Emma Reynolds MP
Wycombe
6