District staff presented a plan to study instructional effectiveness, developmental appropriateness and student screen time through December research, January stakeholder engagement and an April recommendation to the board; the study will examine content‑filtering, device platforms and fiscal implications.

GoGuardian presented product capabilities and district-level data showing average student screen time peaked in 2020 and has fallen roughly 30% in Georgia, while warning that deeper evaluation of learning outcomes is needed and that multi-layer filtering can be costly.

Presenter discussed the state 'distraction‑free schools' bell‑to‑bell law on cell phones, anecdotal classroom improvements locally, and the pending New York Focus Act which could sharply limit K–5 device use; the district plans DLC recommendations to guide local policy.

The Twin Valley board directed administration to produce a project plan with milestones and essential questions for an October presentation on recess and a broader review of the district's 1-to-1 device program, curricular alignment, take-home policies and AI use in classrooms.

Board member Amy Olivo proposed a formal study of technology use and screen time in PGCPS after parent organizing and a superintendent memo that already restricted some device access; Senator Alonzo Washington endorsed the resolution and urged the board to add specific questions about hours, apps and monitoring.

During public comment, dozens of parents and educators urged the Atlanta school board to tighten a draft student screen-time policy, asking for clearer definitions, lower time caps for younger students, parental opt-ins, and implementation supports for teachers.

A parent group, Schools Beyond Screens Long Beach, urged the board to adopt intentional ed‑tech limits similar to LAUSD and asked the district to publish an itemized report of all active classroom technology contracts and costs.

After a detailed baseline report on K–5 digital tools, the district will draft teacher guidance and seek parent and teacher input over the summer; public commenters urged stricter limits on Chromebooks and stronger home supports.