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LAUSD's new screentime rules: No device time for youngest students, more limits for older grades
LAUSD approved new screen time policies starting in August 2026, banning device use for preschool through 1st grade and imposing weekly/daily limits for older grades. Exceptions apply for computer-dependent subjects and students with disabilities, with costs including $4.25 million for laptop carts and $1 million annually for software.
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