Parents show support for mobile phone ban in NSW schools but experts not sold on benefits

Concerns also raised about students with health problems after new rules unveiled by Chris Minns

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Parents have come out in support of a sweeping mobile phone ban in New South Wales public high schools, while cautioning that exceptions should be made for students with health problems and disabilities.

But an expert says the ban will not improve academic results, calling for greater education around how children should manage their screen time.

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