Buenos Aires province passes law regulating school screen use over illegal betting
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Summary
The Buenos Aires Province Legislature passed a law regulating mobile phone and screen use in primary and secondary schools. The bill, introduced by provincial lawmaker Martín Rozas, covers students aged six to 17 and requires schools to educate pupils on screen-time risks and illegal online betting. Rozas said the measure gives adolescents a safer space within educational institutions.
Why it matters
Buenos Aires Province's school screen law targets minors' exposure to illegal betting platforms competing with licensed operators.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Buenos Aires province passes law regulating school screen use over illegal betting”, 23 October 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/buenos-aires-province-passes-law-regulating-school-screen-use-over-ill/