EXCEPTIONS TO STUDENT USE OF PHONES

Summary

The bill mandates that every New Mexico school district and charter school adopt a policy prohibiting students from using phones, tablets, laptops, gaming devices, or cameras during instructional hours. The policy may allow use for education with teacher approval, emergencies, health needs, accessibility tools, and non‑instructional times, and must outline consequences and privacy protections. Schools that implement such a policy can receive up to $1 million in state education‑technology grants.

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