# Mexico Education Secretary Plans New Cell Phone Rules After Teacher Survey

Mexico's SEP plans to regulate cell phones in schools following a survey where 81% of teachers supported restrictions.

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On Monday, during the return to classes, Mario Delgado, Secretary of Public Education, announced that 81% of the 565,396 teachers consulted favored restricting the use of devices in classrooms. [^1]

The Mexican Ministry of Public Education (SEP) is working on new guidelines to regulate the use of cell phones and other devices in schools following a consultation with over 565,000 teachers. [^2]

The announcement followed a consultation where 81% of over 565,000 teachers surveyed supported establishing rules to guarantee safe and pedagogical use of technology. [^3]

A new law in France prohibits students from carrying mobile phones in high schools (Lycées) starting September 1, 2026. [^4]

According to the results, nearly 40% of teachers detected that students bring cell phones to school and 24% reported the presence of smartwatches. [^5]

The survey found that 48% of teachers consider that cell phones make it difficult to maintain student attention, while 38% stated they interrupt school activities. [^6]

The consultation took place during the Intensive Technical School Council, involving 565,396 teachers who reported on their experiences with electronic devices in classrooms. [^7]

A study by the UNESCO organization from March 2026 reported that over half of all countries have banned mobile phones from schools. [^8]

Mobile phones were already banned in primary and middle schools in France prior to this new high school regulation. [^9]

David Auris Villegas argues that continuing to precarize university teachers weakens their role and endangers the future of higher education. [^10]

The UNESCO 2026 report states that 65% of countries legally guarantee academic freedom, but 34 countries show setbacks in academic freedom. [^11]

## What this stands on

1. On Monday, during the return to classes, Mario Delgado, Secretary of Public Education, announced that 81% of the 565,396 teachers consulted favored restricting the use of devices in classrooms. (El Informador, News)
2. The Mexican Ministry of Public Education (SEP) is working on new guidelines to regulate the use of cell phones and other devices in schools following a consultation with over 565,000 teachers. (El Informador, News)
3. The announcement followed a consultation where 81% of over 565,000 teachers surveyed supported establishing rules to guarantee safe and pedagogical use of technology. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
4. A new law in France prohibits students from carrying mobile phones in high schools (Lycées) starting September 1, 2026. (DIE ZEIT, News)
5. According to the results, nearly 40% of teachers detected that students bring cell phones to school and 24% reported the presence of smartwatches. (El Informador, News)
6. The survey found that 48% of teachers consider that cell phones make it difficult to maintain student attention, while 38% stated they interrupt school activities. (El Informador, News)
7. The consultation took place during the Intensive Technical School Council, involving 565,396 teachers who reported on their experiences with electronic devices in classrooms. (ELHERALDO.CO, News)
8. A study by the UNESCO organization from March 2026 reported that over half of all countries have banned mobile phones from schools. (DIE ZEIT, News)
9. Mobile phones were already banned in primary and middle schools in France prior to this new high school regulation. (DIE ZEIT, News)
10. David Auris Villegas argues that continuing to precarize university teachers weakens their role and endangers the future of higher education. (Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia, News)
11. The UNESCO 2026 report states that 65% of countries legally guarantee academic freedom, but 34 countries show setbacks in academic freedom. (Las2orillas.co: Historias, voces y noticias de Colombia, News)

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