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April 22, 2026
Los Angeles school district limits student screen time
- The board voted 6-0 to implement grade-specific screen time policies, banning device use for first graders and younger.
- Restrictions include banning platforms like YouTube on school-issued devices and allowing parents to opt-out of certain digital tools.
- The decision follows concerns about excessive screen time's impact on children's health and learning, with research cited linking high screen time to obesity and lower cognitive scores.
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- Los Angeles becomes the first major American school district to restrict screen time for studentsApr 22, 2026 at 4:13 AM · Independent
- Los Angeles schools to set limits on classroom screen timeApr 22, 2026 at 2:22 PM · BBC