The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) board approved a resolution on April 21, 2026, to establish limits on student screen time. This move marks a significant policy reversal for the nation's second-largest school system.
The resolution directs staff to create a formal policy for the 2026-27 school year. It mandates a total ban on digital devices for students in preschool through first grade.
Older students will face maximum daily and weekly screen time limits. The policy encourages a return to pen-and-paper assignments and may restrict access to platforms like YouTube on school devices.
Some elementary grades may transition from individual devices to shared computer labs. The board cited parent concerns regarding the negative impacts of excessive device use on student health and academic performance.