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Parents press board for stricter limits on classroom screen time and AI use
Summary
Multiple parents and educators asked the board to limit student screen time, remove YouTube from district-issued devices and require opt-outs for apps that use AI, arguing that excessive device use harms attention and learning.
A string of public comments at the June 9 meeting urged the board to adopt stronger, enforceable limits on classroom device and screen use. Parents and educators cited research and classroom experience, calling for an immediate removal of YouTube from district 1:1 devices, clear opt‑outs for AI apps and a districtwide 'bell‑to‑bell' smartphone or device policy in compliance with California law.
"Screen based learning is not improving outcomes…The number one determinant of learning for anyone is the ability to pay attention," one parent said, urging the board to follow LAUSD’s lead on limiting device usage. Educators asked for districtwide standards so site-based enforcement does not fall solely on principals and teachers.
Board staff noted the district must align any policy with state law (the 2024 California Phone Free Schools Act) and described work already underway. Several commissioners acknowledged the concern and asked staff to report back with options that balance classroom instructional needs, equity considerations for device access, and enforceable standards.
The board did not take immediate action but included the topic in the LCAP and technology discussions and asked staff to return with policy options.
