Fernando López Miras, the President of the Regional Government, today unveiled the new Educational Digitalisation Strategy for the Murcia Region, dubbed ‘Libre’. This strategy aims to foster responsible and balanced digital education while prioritising the wellbeing and comprehensive development of students. The initiative will enforce guidelines limiting digital device usage to one hour per day for primary education students, and two hours for secondary education students starting in the twenty twenty-five academic year.

López Miras stated that schools will have the autonomy to adjust these guidelines according to their individual digital plans, which will be made publicly available for parents. He emphasised the importance of not allowing devices to replace traditional teaching methods or to be used for passive activities without clear educational purposes. The strategy also introduces mandatory active breaks or analog activities after every digital task to encourage a balanced use of educational materials.

This new approach builds on the success of previous measures, including the ban on mobile phones in schools initiated in January twenty twenty-four, which led to significant reductions in disciplinary issues related to mobile misuse. The President noted that these measures demonstrate their effectiveness, reducing serious infractions by thirty-one percent and reported bullying cases by up to seventy-two percent.

López Miras concluded by stating the objective is to create educational environments where technology serves as an ally in learning, not a hindrance. The strategy represents a significant step forward towards a future where digitalisation supports educational progress while safeguarding students’ futures.