New Mexico Statutes Chapter 22. Public Schools § 22-1-17. Wireless communication device;  definition;  policy;  use of device by students

(1) cellular phone, smartphone or smartwatch;

(2) tablet computer;

(3) laptop computer;  or

(4) gaming device.

(1) prohibit a student from using a wireless communication device during instructional hours;

(2) authorize a teacher to permit a student to use a wireless communication device for educational purposes during instructional hours;

(3) permit a student to use a wireless communication device in the event of an emergency or to manage the student's health care;

(4) permit a student to use a wireless communication device for accessibility purposes, including text-to-speech, speech-to-text or other assistive technologies that aid in communication, navigation or learning;

(5) provide protections for student privacy and confidentiality related to the permissible use of a wireless communication device at school;

(6) provide for the permissible use of a wireless communication device during non-instructional hours;  and

(7) provide for consequences for violation of the wireless communication device policy.

(1) text-to-speech, speech-to-text or other assistive technologies that aid in communication, navigation or learning;  or

(2) a wireless communication device if the use of the device is a medical necessity, an accommodation for a student with a disability or included in a student's individualized education program.