Buenos Aires province passes law restricting cellphone use in primary and secondary classrooms
The legislature of Buenos Aires province passed a law restricting the use of cellphones and other digital devices during the school day in public and private primary and secondary schools. Screens may only be used for pedagogical activities with explicit teacher authorization. The rule extends to secondary school the limits already in place for primary school and amends Law 15.534, approved in September 2025. Laws on safe digital coexistence and emotional education were also passed in the same session.
In 45 seconds
- The Buenos Aires law sets non-use of digital devices during the school day as the general rule, not only during class.
- Cellphones, tablets and other devices may only be used at a teacher's request or with explicit authorization and for pedagogical purposes.
- The law amends Law 15.534 and extends to secondary school the restrictions already in force in primary school, in state and private schools.
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