LAUSD Restricts Student Screen Time and Device Use

The Los Angeles Unified School District, the second-largest in the U.S., is introducing a new policy to limit screen time for its students starting this fall. The changes include discontinuing device provision for the youngest students, setting daily and weekly screen limits for older grades, blocking YouTube on school devices, and banning device use during lunch and recess in elementary and middle schools. This initiative addresses growing concerns among educators and parents regarding the impact of excessive screen exposure on student engagement and learning outcomes.