Mexico Education Secretary Proposes National Cell Phone Ban for Primary and Secondary Schools

Mexico's Education Secretary Mario Delgado announced a proposal to ban cell phones in primary and secondary schools based on teacher surveys.

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Mario Delgado, the head of Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education (SEP), announced on an unspecified date in 2026 that the ministry is preparing a national agreement to regulate the use of cell phones and digital devices in primary and secondary schools. ^[1] Mario Delgado Carrillo, Secretary of Public Education, announced that work is underway to define national rules for access and use of cell phones and screens in schools. ^[2] According to the results presented by Mario Delgado, 81% of the consulted teachers expressed support for establishing rules regarding access to and use of cell phones and screens in schools. ^[3] The proposal suggests that students aged 0 to 15 or 16 years will not be allowed to use cell phones or other digital devices within school campuses. ^[4] The proposed regulation will define specific rules based on the age of students, with a ban on device usage for those in primary and secondary education. ^[5] In Mexico, 17 states already have provisions regarding the regulation of digital devices in schools. ^[6] Mario Delgado Carrillo stated that the regulation of digital device usage is a shared responsibility that extends beyond what happens inside schools. ^[7] More than 114 countries have established some type of regulation on digital platforms, social networks, and cell phones in schools. ^[8]

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Mario Delgado Carrillo, Secretary of Public Education, announced that work is underway to define national rules for access and use of cell phones and screens in schools. · Diario de Yucatán

According to the results presented by Mario Delgado, 81% of the consulted teachers expressed support for establishing rules regarding access to and use of cell phones and screens in schools. ·

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The proposal suggests that students aged 0 to 15 or 16 years will not be allowed to use cell phones or other digital devices within school campuses. ·

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The proposed regulation will define specific rules based on the age of students, with a ban on device usage for those in primary and secondary education. ·

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In Mexico, 17 states already have provisions regarding the regulation of digital devices in schools. · Diario de Yucatán

Mario Delgado Carrillo stated that the regulation of digital device usage is a shared responsibility that extends beyond what happens inside schools. · Diario de Yucatán

More than 114 countries have established some type of regulation on digital platforms, social networks, and cell phones in schools. · Diario de Yucatán

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