{"links":{"self":"https://petitions.senedd.wales/petitions/246937.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":246937,"attributes":{"action":"Ban smartphones in schools","background":"As a parent and teacher I have become increasingly concerned about the dangers and distractions posed by smartphones. Parents, educators and medical professionals are now aware of the various issues surrounding smartphone use including: addictive algorithms, exposure to inappropriate and harmful content, attention deficit and grooming. In order to protect all young people and provide positive and focussed learning environments, Welsh government must ban smartphones in all schools.","additional_details":"","state":"rejected","signature_count":4,"threshold_for_referral":250,"threshold_for_debate":10000,"created_at":"2026-05-27T03:40:40.489Z","updated_at":"2026-05-27T09:47:57.438Z","rejected_at":"2026-05-27T09:47:55.845Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":"2026-06-27T22:59:59.999Z","completed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-27T07:17:30.000Z","referral_threshold_reached_at":null,"referred_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"archived_at":null,"submitted_on_paper":false,"submitted_on":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"A previous petition on this subject was completed in July 2025, so it has been considered within the last 12 months. \r\n\r\nDetails of the petition, and the Committee's inquiry can be seen here:\r\n\r\nhttps://business.senedd.wales/ieIssueDetails.aspx?IId=44651&Opt=3"},"debate":null,"topics":[]}}}