Lawmakers consider a statewide policy to prohibit students from using cell phones during school

The New Mexico Senate Education committee on Feb. 9, 2026, advanced a proposed bill that would require all school districts adopt policies banning student cell phone use during the school day.

By: Jeanette Dedios, KUNM News

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 369

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Lawmakers from the Senate Education committee advanced a proposed bill on Monday that would require all school districts and charter schools to adopt policies banning students from using their cell phones during the school day.

If Senate Bill 23 passes, districts would need to implement this policy beginning next school year, starting with middle schools in the first year, high schools in the second and elementary schools in the third year.

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