Santa Barbara School Board Delays Vote on iPad Screen-Time Restrictions for Students
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Neil Hemmings
Summary
The Santa Barbara Unified School District Board of Trustees declined to approve a resolution that would restrict iPad screen time for students, following pressure from parents who want the district to adopt policies similar to LAUSD's framework. The board delayed the decision, requesting clearer implementation details before moving forward with new student technology policies.
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· 3 pulledA faction of parents has vociferously criticized the district's management of technological tools in the educational environment.
They have urged the board to emulate the Los Angeles Unified School District's (LAUSD) framework, which constrains screen time for students.
LAUSD has emerged as a pioneer among prominent school districts nationwide in regulating digital exposure on
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