CIVIC LANE France's law extending smartphone restrictions to high schools is due to apply from September, but Le Monde reported that many schools may need time to implement it. Schools must amend internal rules, decide exceptions and establish sanctions before practical enforcement can work smoothly. The decision affects students, parents, teachers and increasingly digital school systems where phones can also serve practical functions. Supporters see a chance to reduce distraction and screen dependence, while critics warn that a blanket rule could be cumbersome or excessive. The real issue is how far schools should go in restricting personal devices during the school day.