Mexico classrooms go phone-free under new school rules
The measure restricts cellphone and tablet use in primary and secondary schools as concern grows over the effects of screen time on children.
Mexico has introduced nationwide rules limiting cellphone use in schools for younger students, as the country joins a global trend of setting boundaries around children's screen time and social media use. The regulations, set to take effect on November 3, apply to all public education institutions and prohibit cellphone and tablet use during school hours in primary and secondary schools.
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the measure, emphasizing that high schools would determine their own guidelines to ensure responsible and safe device usage for educational purposes. Universities are encouraged to promote digital citizenship grounded in ethics and critical thinking.
Education Minister Mario Delgado highlighted the importance of the agreement in safeguarding children's mental health, learning, and overall development, while enhancing attention, human interaction, and community. Australia was the first nation to ban social media for children under 16 last year, and several other countries followed suit in 2026.
Meta Platforms recently agreed to pay up to US$18 billion and implement strict restrictions on teenagers' use of Facebook and Instagram to settle claims that the company designed the platforms to addict young users.
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