Parents demand tighter Chromebook controls; district points to screen-time committee work

May 19, 2026

Multiple parents urged Williamson County Schools to limit Chromebook functions and block open browsers for younger students, while the superintendent described a year-long committee that recommends narrower, instructional-only device use and next steps for training and monitoring.

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Parents told the board May 18 that Chromebooks and classroom internet access are exposing young students to sexualized content, nonconsensual photos and other inappropriate material and called for stricter controls or an opt-out for families.

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