“School freedom and autonomy!”
Mobile Phone Use In Schools Act of 2023
Rationale
Empowers teachers to adapt mobile phone policies to student needs, reducing distractions while supporting safe, responsible use.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mobile Phones in Schools |
Restricted to break times
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Left to teacher discretion
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Mobile Phones in SchoolsProposer
Party
New Centre
New Centre is a modern political movement bridging social liberalism, green progressivism, and global cooperation. We champion personal liberty, market-driven climate action, and international unity to build a free, sustainable, and equitable future for an interconnected world.
Core pillars
Henri Petit
Activist · Age 64
A former media magnate turned kingmaker, Henri Petit built his reputation as a silver-tongued dealmaker who could turn public opinion with a single televised address, his charm and sharp political instincts making him both feared and indispensable.
Timeline
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Draft22 November 2023
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Vote Open25 November 2023
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Vote Closed24 January 2024
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Became Law24 January 2024
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 115 / 348 seats (33.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 233
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Democrats | 43 | Yes | Students need access to cell phones at all times during the day. |
| New Centre Proposer | 18 | Yes | No reason given |
| Patriotic Alternative | 54 | Yes | School freedom and autonomy! |
| Empty seats | 125 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 261 / 577 seats (45.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 316
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Democrats | 96 | Yes | Students need access to cell phones at all times during the day. |
| New Centre Proposer | 74 | Yes | No reason given |
| Patriotic Alternative | 91 | Yes | School freedom and autonomy! |
| Empty seats | 240 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 0 / 1 seats (0.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 1
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“Students need access to cell phones at all times during the day.”