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Los Angeles Schools Approve Limits on Student Screen Time

4/22/2026

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The Los Angeles Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to significantly reduce student screen time in schools.
The policy would limit screen access for students from preschool through first grade and set daily and weekly limits for older grades and would encourage more traditional assignments.
Nick Melvoin (Los Angeles Board of Education member) said the measure addresses excessive screen use linked to health issues.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Board of Education unanimously approved a resolution to significantly reduce student screen time in schools.
The policy would limit screen access for students from preschool through first grade and set daily and weekly limits for older grades and would encourage more traditional assignments.
Nick Melvoin (Los Angeles Board of Education member) said the measure addresses excessive screen use linked to health issues.