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House approves bill banning personal electronic devices for elementary and intermediate students (Project 179)
Summary
The House approved Proyecto de la Ce1mara 179, as amended, prohibiting personal electronic devices in public schools at elementary and intermediate levels with specified exceptions. The measure passed 40-8 after extended debate about education, health and implementation details.
The Puerto Rico House of Representatives approved Proyecto de la Ce1mara 179 on May 15, 2025, with an amendment narrowing the ban to elementary and intermediate levels. The final recorded vote was 40 in favor, 8 against.
Sponsor Representative Navarro Suf3rez presented the bill as a response to what he and supporting witnesses described as widespread distraction and harm from students' use of personal devices. Navarro Suf3rez referenced scientific and health testimony presented to the committee, and said the Department of Education supports the measure. He cited examples he said were observed in schools: students using devices during lunch and breaks and diminished…
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