New law allows confiscation of students’ phones

Via @lkolb

A new law in Denmark will allow teachers to confiscate a student's cell phone for an indefinite period of time. Below is a quote from the article:
  
"Many teachers can now get relief from students who continually send SMS’s during class as a new law gives them the right to confiscate mobile phones for an indefinite period, reports JydskeVestkysten newspaper."

I have no problem confiscating a students cell phone for the remainder of the day or until a parent can come and pick it up ( for repeat offenders). It seems drastic to keep it for an indefinite period of time.  

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