# Mexico school digital regulation and safety initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mexico-school-digital-regulation-and-safety-initiatives > Updated: 2026-09-05T10:26:50.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 5. Mexico is advancing initiatives to regulate digital technology and enhance safety for students. The Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) is developing a national agreement to manage digital access, following a consultation involving over 565,000 teachers, 81% of whom supported establishing rules. Under the proposed guidelines, students in primary and secondary schools would face restrictions on device use during classes. If exceptions are made allowing students to bring devices to campus, they must remain stored during the school day. For upper secondary education (high school), individual schools will have the autonomy to set their own rules, though all institutions must have established guidelines. In universities, the SEP will not impose restrictions but will invite institutions to create their own community agreements. Secretary Mario Delgado Carrillo has emphasized that the objective is to “establish limits and raise awareness” rather than simply imposing restrictions, ensuring technology serves as a teaching tool. The initiative specifically aims to address concerns regarding the impact of excessive screen time and social media on the mental health of children and adolescents, including issues such as anxiety, depression, and self-esteem. Recent developments indicate that SEP head Mario Delgado will coordinate these new rules with state education secretaries in the coming days. In Morelos, authorities are also discussing limits on Artificial Intelligence in classrooms, leaving specific implementation to the discretion of individual teachers. Furthermore, the Catholic Church in Mexico has called for responsible regulation, noting that “mere prohibition is insufficient” and emphasizing the need for digital education that involves families and adults to manage technology use effectively. The necessity for regulation is underscored by teacher feedback, with 10% to 13% reporting student access to violent content and 13% to 14% reporting cases of cyberbullying. ## Claims - The Bogotá Education Secretariat is studying a measure to regulate cell phone use in schools, allowing them only for pedagogical purposes. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The goal of the proposed regulation is to reduce distractions during the school day and promote responsible device use. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The proposal is currently in the study phase and does not constitute a definitive ban. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The municipal government of Soledad de Graciano Sánchez expressed readiness to support the regulation of cell phone use in basic education classrooms. (single source) - Mayor Juan Manuel Navarro Muñiz stated that cell phone regulation is primarily the responsibility of teachers and educational authorities. (single source) - The Municipal Education Department lacks the authority to prohibit or modify device use rules, as this falls under state and federal jurisdiction. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Mexico and Colombia implement new school cell phone regulations Mexico and Colombia are introducing new regulations to limit cell phone and digital device use in schools to combat screen addiction, improve concentration, and reduce cyberbullying among students. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicos-sep-prepares-national-rules-to-limit-cell-phone-use-in-schools ### 2026-09-02: Mexico and Colombia implement school cell phone regulations Mexico and Colombia are implementing age-based regulations for mobile devices in schools to manage distractions and mental health, while activists urge broader regulation of social media platforms. 23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/schools-in-bogot-and-soledad-de-graciano-snchez-consider-cell-phone-restrictions ### 2026-08-28: Mexico analyzes regulation of digital devices in schools Mexico's education authorities are analyzing the regulation of digital devices in schools following a national consultation on the impact of mobile phones and social media on students. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexico-analyzes-regulation-of-digital-devices-in-schools ### 2026-08-23: Digital safety and offline education initiatives in Mexico and Ghana Mexico is launching workshops to help parents combat adolescent cyberbullying, while Ghana utilizes the iBox offline platform to provide digital education to rural students without internet access. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/digital-safety-and-offline-education-initiatives-in-mexico-and-ghana ### 2026-08-18: Mexico's SEP analyzes cell phone and digital platform regulation in schools Mexico's SEP is evaluating regulations for cell phone and digital platform use in schools to protect students from cyberbullying and distractions while promoting responsible digital citizenship. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quertaro-implements-traffic-adjustments-on-prolongacin-constituyentes --- Cite as: Mexico school digital regulation and safety initiatives. 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