Schools to get tough on phones

The Queensland Government has issued tough new guidelines to control the growing use of mobile phones by school students, reports News.com.

The guidelines will be distributed to all state schools this week, recommending that:

-- Students should have their mobile phones switched off and out of sight during classes.

-- In-phone cameras are not to be used anywhere a normal camera would be considered inappropriate, such as change rooms or toilets.

-- Appropriate action should be taken against any student who photographs or films other individuals without their consent or sends harassing or threatening messages.

-- Disciplinary action should be taken against any student caught using a mobile phone to cheat in exams or assessments.

emily | 6:09 PM | SMS and Students |
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