In a significant move to promote healthier habits among its students, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has announced plans to impose screen time limits on its students starting in the 2026-27 academic year. As part of this initiative, LAUSD aims to restrict the amount of time students spend on screens, both in and out of the classroom, in an effort to combat the growing concerns of excessive screen time and its potential impact on students' physical and mental well-being. The new policy is expected to set daily limits on screen time for students, with exemptions for educational purposes. With this move, LAUSD becomes one of the largest school districts in the US to take a proactive stance on regulating screen time, following in the footsteps of other districts and countries that have implemented similar policies.
LAUSD imposes screen time limits starting in 2026-27 K-12 Dive
