Mexico ban on cell phones in basic education schools, Digi Mart USA News (Mexico City): The use of cell phones and personal electronic devices in basic education schools in Mexico, including preschool, primary and secondary levels, took effect on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, according to the source report.
The measure was published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) through agreement 09/09/26. It is part of a strategy by the federal government aimed at strengthening learning, encouraging creativity and reducing the indiscriminate use of screens among children and adolescents.
The regulation took effect after reaching a unanimous agreement with the country’s governors and following consultation processes with teaching staff.
The restriction at the basic education level sets specific guidelines on the portability and use of technology in schools. The source report does not provide further details of those guidelines.
For upper secondary and higher education, the decree establishes a differentiated, self-regulatory framework for the later educational levels. The source report does not detail the specific provisions for those levels.
