Education department has barred use of mobile phones in Schools

Mangaluru: The State Education department has sent a circular to all school authorities to confiscate mobiles phones from teachers if found using during class hours or during breaks in school premises.

The circular also asked the authorities to install public telephone coin booths in the premises if required.

The circular states that teachers must dedicate their entire time in school to quality teaching. The state government has repeatedly told teachers in a series of letters not to use cellphones in school. Despite that, it’s learnt that teachers were speaking during working hours.

“If anyone wants to convey a message to education officials, they must do it through email or send a written query after school is over and not use cellphones,” the circular states.

The rule is applicable from Class 1 to PU teachers and clerical staff.