Pasco County schools are implementing new guidelines to reduce passive screen time for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Superintendent Dr. John Legg explained that the policy aims to transform technology into a tool for active learning rather than a substitute for traditional teaching methods. The new limits allow up to 30 minutes of screen time in kindergarten, increasing to 60 minutes in middle school and 90 minutes at the high school level. These restrictions are designed to empower teachers to utilize technology purposefully while encouraging students to engage more directly with learning materials. Dr. Legg emphasized that the changes will shift classroom focus toward problem-solving, collaboration, feedback, and creating original work instead of passive consumption. The initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure students develop stronger critical thinking skills through meaningful educational experiences rather than simply sitting in front of screens.
Pasco County Limits Student Screen Time in Schools This Year
