Authorities announced measures to improve the mental health of primary and secondary school students by reducing academic pressure, cutting screen time and mandating two hours of physical exercise daily.
The initiatives by the Ministry of Education include a classroom ban on mobile phones and a period of “screen-free” time to reduce excessive reliance on the Internet.
Schools must “strictly control” the amount of homework and offer “at least” two hours of physical activity for primary and secondary students every school day.
Schools are also encouraged to “ensure students get enough sleep” by arranging arrival and dismissal times in a “reasonable” manner and allowing for adequate lunch breaks.
“Strictly enforce sleep management regulations, resolutely curb violations such as excessive studying and prevent excessive academic burdens,” the ministry said in a statement. — Reuters
