Smartphones must be turned off, even in high schools. According to a recent circular issued by Minister of Education and Merit Giuseppe Valditara, the ban on cell phone use in school has been extended to all classes, including high school. The measure, which had previously been applied to elementary and middle schools, is now being implemented throughout the Italian educational system. The document clarifies that using phones during courses is not only prohibited for personal reasons, but also for educational purposes, unless in extraordinary circumstances. Among the exceptions are students with impairments, severe learning problems, and special personal requirements. Even in some technical programs connected to information technology and telecommunications, the use of cell phones may be permitted if strictly functional for teaching purposes. However, the circular does not prohibit the use of technology in the classrooms. Tablets, PCs, and interactive whiteboards will remain functional; the goal is to distinguish between teaching tools and personal devices, which frequently cause distraction. The measure is predicated on alarming data regarding mental health and performance. An OECD study documents the detrimental effects of social media on academic performance, while the Istituto Superiore di Sanità observes that 25% of Italian adolescents engage in problematic smartphone usage. Finally, Minister Valditara proposed to the European Commission a common line on the subject at the EU level. Italy is thus a potential proponent of a new educational consciousness focused on well-being and concentration.