Mexico classrooms to go phone-free under new rules
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Mexico has introduced new nationwide rules restricting mobile phone and tablet use in primary and secondary schools, effective from November 3. The measure, which applies across the public education system, seeks to limit screen time for younger students from bell to bell. President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the decision, stating that it is a fundamental step towards safeguarding the rights of children, adolescents, and young people by promoting their mental health, learning, and overall development.
High schools will set their own limits to ensure devices are used safely and responsibly for educational purposes, while universities are encouraged to promote responsible use for digital citizenship grounded in ethics and critical thinking.
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