The Ministry of Education released the regulations of the law that regulates the use of cell phones and electronic devices in schools. The initiative poses restrictions during school hours and opens a period of 30 days for citizens to send contributions before its final approval.
Although the law was approved by Congress in May 2025, the regulations have only recently been put into public consultation. The standard seeks to regulate the use of technology in school environments, both in classrooms and recreational spaces, inside and outside educational centers.
The regulation establishes the prohibition of the use of cell phones and similar devices during classes, both in classrooms and in other areas of the school. However, it contemplates exceptions, allowing its use for educational reasons with the teacher’s authorization, for reasons of health or duly accredited disability, as well as in emergency situations.
The technical document specifies that the conditions of use must be clearly defined and have prior authorization from those responsible for the classroom, with the aim of reducing distractions and reinforcing the academic focus during school sessions.
The regulation contemplates three scenarios in which the use of cell phones is authorized: for pedagogical purposes and under supervision, for duly accredited health or disability reasons, and in emergency situations. In all cases, the use of the devices must be controlled and recorded by the educational institution.
The measure will not be automatically applied, since each exception must meet previously established criteria and be formally validated. Within this framework, educational institutions may implement their own supervision mechanisms in accordance with the provisions of the standard.
