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Sinaloa and other Mexican states approve regulations on cell phone use in schools
Several Mexican states have enacted new rules to regulate, rather than ban, the use of mobile phones and other electronic devices in schools. The Congress of Sinaloa unanimously approved a reform that amends the State Education Law and the Law on the Rights of Children, allowing devices only for pedagogical purposes or emergencies and requiring teacher supervision. Deputy Jorge Antonio González Flores highlighted the goal of reducing classroom distractions, cyber‑bullying and improving academic focus.
In Morelos, Deputy Tania Valentina Rodríguez Ruíz presented a similar initiative that was approved by the state Congress on 13 February and sent to the executive on 2 March, mandating that phones be used only under clear rules and teacher oversight. Bogotá’s Education Secretary Julia Rubiano announced a draft resolution that will set specific moments when devices may be used in public schools, aiming to balance technology’s educational benefits with the need for concentration and well‑being. The Union of Parents of Family (Unión Nacional de Padres de Familia) praised the “Ley Kuri” that prohibited phones in Querétaro classrooms and noted its growing national discussion. An Argentine private institute, Instituto Ayelén, also prohibited phone use inside classrooms starting 3 August, citing improved attention and reduced anxiety.
All these measures share the objective of limiting distractions, protecting students’ mental health, and fostering a more focused learning environment while still permitting technology for instructional purposes.
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Holincer Castro Marañón · Israel Sánchez Martínez · Jorge Antonio González Flores · Julia Rubiano · Sinaloa · Sinaloa State Congress · Tania Valentina Rodríguez Ruíz
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Deputy Tania Valentina Rodríguez Ruíz presented a law regulating cell phone use in Morelos schools, approved on 13 February and sent to the executive on 2 March. interdiario.com.mx
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Union of Parents of Family praised the “Ley Kuri” that banned cell phones in Querétaro classrooms and noted its consideration at the national level. www.alertaqronoticias.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Sinaloa reform modifies the State Education Law and the Law on the Rights of Children, Adolescents. jornadabc.com.mx · tribunademexico.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Sinaloa reform permits cell phone use only for pedagogical purposes or emergencies, with teacher supervision. jornadabc.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · www.excelsior.com.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Congress of Sinaloa approved a reform to regulate the use of cell phones and digital devices in basic and middle schools. jornadabc.com.mx · tribunademexico.com · www.excelsior.com.mx · tribunanoticias.mx
- [● 4 SOURCES] The reforms aim to reduce classroom distractions, cyber‑bullying, and improve learning and mental health of students. jornadabc.com.mx · interdiario.com.mx · www.canalcapital.gov.co · www.alertaqronoticias.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Instituto Ayelén in Argentina prohibited the use of mobile devices inside classrooms starting 3 August. www.0223.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bogotá’s Education Secretary Julia Rubiano announced a draft resolution to set rules for cell phone use in public schools, aiming to reduce distractions and promote balanced technology use. www.canalcapital.gov.co