Screen Time: The Debate, the Data, the District Response

California districts are entering a new era of student technology oversight.

With AB 3216 requiring districts to adopt smartphone policies by 2026, IT leaders are being asked bigger questions about screen time, digital wellness, app effectiveness, and instructional balance.

In this CITE webinar, we’ll explore how district IT teams can move beyond reactive restrictions and take a more intentional, data-driven approach to digital learning. Learn how schools are gaining visibility into device and app usage, identifying digital overload, and supporting healthier technology use without sacrificing instruction.

We’ll discuss:

• The shift from person device bans to broad screen time concerns
• The difference between productive learning and passive screen time
• How districts are evaluating app engagement and instructional value
• How to change—and lead—the conversation with data

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Designed for California K12 IT leaders navigating growing pressure around student device use, accountability, and digital learning outcomes.