Henrico Cuts Screen Time for Young Students | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Henrico County Schools is slashing screen time for young learners—pre-K students capped at 15 minutes daily, K–5 kids at 90—with digital homework banned for elementary grades. Driven by parent concerns and a wellness task force, the district aims to make tech use purposeful, cutting back on passive scrolling during critical developmental years. They’re balancing tech’s role in modern life with kids’ mental health, ensuring devices serve learning—not just fill time. While this is a start, officials vow ongoing dialogue to keep policies fair, effective, and adaptable as they shape how…