Mobile phone ban in schools in Germany 2026: All rules in all 16 federal states
The theme Cell phone ban in schools Germany is moving like never before. More and more federal states are tightening their rules on smartphone use in everyday school life — some are already banning cell phones across the board, others are leaving the decision to schools. It is often difficult for school administrators, teachers and parents to keep track of things: What regulations apply in my federal state? Are schools allowed to move in cell phones? And how can a mobile phone ban be implemented sensibly in practice?