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id: 78587b7912
section: schools
first_reported: 2026-11-09 05:28 PST
updated: 2026-11-09 06:48 PST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Seattle Public Schools adds screen-time limits for elementary students

Seattle Public Schools is expanding technology restrictions this week, setting screen-time limits for elementary students and blocking several apps and websites on student devices.

Section: [Schools](/seattle/section/life.md) · Entities: [Seattle Public Schools](/seattle/wiki/seattle-public-schools.md)

## Coverage

- [KOMO News (ABC)](https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-public-schools-ben-shuldiner-tighten-student-technology-policies-grades-3-to-5-screen-time-cap-minecraft-youtube-gemini-blocked-ai), 2026-11-09 05:28 PST: SPS to tighten student tech policies this week for students in grades 3 to 5
- [KIRO 7 (CBS)](https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/seattle-public-schools-expands-screen-time-limits-blocks-youtube-elementary-students/ZCV6QUWTBVBI3G5QEQXAGUU5NI/), 2026-11-09 06:48 PST: Seattle Public Schools expands screen-time limits, blocks YouTube for elementary students

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.