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Lower Merion Approves Device-Limit Rule Amid Porn Lawsuit

9/1/2026

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Seven families sued the Lower Merion School District over its policy.
The board approved an Aug. 17 rule limiting devices to grade five, repealing June opt-out rule.
Parents claim the rule exposes students to pornography, videos, gambling sites, and AI-assisted cheating.
Superintendent Frank Ranelli denied the allegations and said the district will fight the lawsuit.
Plaintiff cardiologist Yair Lev created Pencils Over Pixels and will keep his children in the district.

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Story summary

Seven families sued the Lower Merion School District over its policy.
The board approved an Aug. 17 rule limiting devices to grade five, repealing June opt-out rule.
Parents claim the rule exposes students to pornography, videos, gambling sites, and AI-assisted cheating.
Superintendent Frank Ranelli denied the allegations and said the district will fight the lawsuit.
Plaintiff cardiologist Yair Lev created Pencils Over Pixels and will keep his children in the district.