¿Aprueba el Congreso la prohibición de celulares en escuelas de educación básica en 2026?

Market context

On October 12, Senate committees unanimously approved a ban on cell phones in preschool, primary and lower secondary schools. The Senate Plenary and the Chamber of Deputies still have to vote. Will Congress complete the reform before 2026 ends?

Resolution criteria

• How it resolvesResolves Yes if, on or before December 31, 2026 at 23:59 Mexico City time (05:59:00 UTC on January 1, 2027), the Congress of the Union completes the legislative process of Article 72 of the Constitution, by any of its paths, for a reform to a federal or general law that directly prohibits students from using personal cell phones in the classroom or during the school day in basic education schools, at least in primary and lower secondary school (secundaria). It counts even if the ban has exceptions for emergencies, health, disability or authorized teaching use. The following do not count: a text that only regulates use or promotes responsible use without prohibiting it; a law that only orders the Ministry of Public Education (SEP) or school authorities to issue rules to restrict or prohibit use; a ban that applies to a single level; and agreements or guidelines of the SEP. Ordinary and extraordinary sessions count. Publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) is not required. Resolves No in any other case. Resolution source: the Parliamentary Gazette of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate Gazette, with their voting records; backup source: the official press releases of both chambers. Trading in this market closes on December 31, 2026 at 23:59 Mexico City time (05:59:00 UTC on January 1, 2027); the result is decided by the events up to the deadline, even if they become known after the close.
• When it closesJanuary 1, 2027 at 5:59 AM
• Verification sourcehttps://gaceta.diputados.gob.mx