Latest / Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
States Crack Down on School Screen Time | Lexington News
Screen time for kids in school is under fire as four states pass new laws capping digital instruction for students through fifth grade, with Iowa limiting it to 60 minutes daily and Utah banning one device per student in elementary schools. Meanwhile, districts like LA Unified are setting their own limits, starting with no screen time before second grade. But not all efforts are succeeding—Missouri and Oklahoma bills stalled amid industry pushback over funding and workforce concerns. Critics argue the real issue isn’t just time limits, but how students engage with tech—emphasizing active…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.