Los Angeles becomes the first major school district to require screen time limits
The Los Angeles Unified School District has voted to restrict students' screen time and device use in class, becoming the first major US school district to do so. The new policy aims to reduce distractions and promote pen-and-paper assignments.
The Los Angeles Unified School District's board voted to restrict students' use of laptops and tablets in class. The resolution requires a screen time policy for each grade and subject, prohibits device use for students in first grade and younger, and audits education technology contracts. The policy must be presented to the school board in June and take effect in the 2026-2027 school year. The move follows pressure from parents who reported that their children's grades dropped due to distractions caused by school-issued devices. The resolution also requires restricting device use during lunch and recess for elementary and middle school students. The policy aims to reduce the negative impact of excessive screen time on students.
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