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LAUSD bans screen time before the second grade, among the strictest policies in the nation
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kate Sequeira , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· June 23, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on this historic policy can be found through the Los Angeles Times, which reported on the district's decision to limit screen time in early education.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has implemented a policy regarding screen time in classrooms. This policy bans screen time for students before they reach the second grade. The district's move is notable for its strictness, with few other policies in the nation being as restrictive.
By cutting laptop use and banning early screen time, LAUSD is taking a pioneering approach to digital restrictions in schools. Further details on this historic policy can be found through the Los Angeles Times, which reported on the district's decision to limit screen time in early education.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Los Angeles Times - California ·
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