Seattle Schools Cap Screen Time, Block YouTube; Google Disables AI for K-12 Accounts

Seattle Public Schools will eliminate individually assigned devices for grades 3-5 and impose a 60-minute daily screen-time limit starting January 2027. Additionally, YouTube is now blocked on district devices for K-5 students. This aligns with Google's nationwide decision to default AI features like Gemini off for K-12 student accounts, allowing school administrators to opt-in. These measures aim to manage student technology use and digital safety.