Overview
- The agreement was published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación on September 22 and takes effect on November 3, 2026, after which states and Mexico City have 180 days to issue or harmonize local rules.
- For educación básica (initial, preescolar, primaria and secundaria) the Acuerdo restricts student use of phones and smart devices for the full school day while preserving narrow exceptions for planned lessons, emergencies, health needs and disability or accessibility supports.
- Education media superior must set school‑level limits by consulting each community and may choose options such as students keeping devices stored, school custody lockers, time‑and‑place rules, or designated device days.
- The SEP based the policy on a national consultation of 565,396 education actors and cited concerns about distraction, social harms and wellbeing, but researchers and reporters note evidence is mixed on whether bans alone improve grades or mental health.
- States, school leaders and parents now face operational tasks including assemblies to explain rules, protocols for emergencies and special needs, provision of psychological support, and six‑monthly reviews to monitor and adjust implementation.