Mexico introduces new nationwide school rules that limit phone and tablet use in classrooms. The policy applies to primary and secondary students and is designed to reduce exposure to screens during the school day, with schools restricting use from bell to bell.
Multiple outlets report that the measure covers Mexico’s public education system and applies across schools rather than being limited to individual districts. Reporting highlights that smartphones and tablets are restricted during instructional time, though the specific details of permitted use are not fully consistent across the brief summaries.
The outlets frame the change around growing concern over screen time and its effects on children. While the overall description is consistent—nationwide coverage, school-age focus, and restrictions throughout the day—the emphasis varies slightly, with some sources stressing the phone-free element and others noting tablet restrictions alongside cellphone limits. The rules are set to take effect on November 3.
