Other states' moves
Guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) and screen time
New York City Public Schools
New York, NY
Our summary
The nation's largest school system adopted an AI and screen time policy for 2026-27 with stronger limits for younger students, restrictions on student-facing generative AI, and limited, guided AI use for approved purposes in high school. Reported details include no routine individual screen use through 2nd grade and recommended daily caps in grades 3-8.
- US
- Preschool
- Elementary
- Teens
- Screen time limits
- Generative AI
- District policy
Summary written by Oregon Screen-Free Parenting. The full story belongs to New York City Public Schools.