Smartphone use in NSW schools could be restricted after review

Victoria says it will stick with decisions being made by individual schools

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The New South Wales government has announced a comprehensive review of smartphone use in schools, but the Victorian government says it is unlikely to follow suit.

On Thursday the NSW education minister, Rob Stokes, said the review - to be headed by a child psychologist, Michael Carr-Gregg - would examine the prevalence and effect of technology in classrooms, and would consult parents, teachers and education groups.