New South Wales Introduces Stricter Screen Use Guidelines for Public Schools

The NSW Department of Education in Australia has unveiled new guidelines to limit digital device use in public schools, recognizing the benefits of reduced screen time for students. These guidelines will cap screen use from an average of 15 minutes a day for K–2 students to 45 minutes for Years 5–6, and a quarter of weekly lesson time for Years 7–10, with exemptions for essential learning and disabilities. The policy also mandates that primary schools will no longer require students to bring their own devices (BYOD) from 2027.