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Parents bring 655-signature petition urging limits on elementary iPad use in District 97
Summary
Multiple parents urged the Oak Park board to reevaluate device use in elementary schools, presenting a petition they said has 655 signatures and asking for device-use audits, weekly family screen-time reports and strict daily caps for young students.
Parents pressed the Oak Park Elementary District 97 board during public comment to limit elementary classroom screen time and increase transparency about district-issued device use.
"In fact, last week, the petition calling for systematic reform ... garnered 655 parent signatures," said Breanna Connor (S4), a parent at Nan Elementary, who asked the board…
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