Exceptions To Student Use Of Phones

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This bill requires all public schools in New Mexico to prohibit students from using wireless communication devices, like cell phones or smartwatches, during the school day, with limited exceptions for educational purposes, emergencies, or health care. It also amends the Education Technology Infrastructure Fund to offer grants to school districts and charter schools that implement this policy, making it a factor in receiving these grants. The new rules will be phased in by grade level, starting with middle schoolers in the 2026-2027 school year.

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