Screen time limits for primary school students have been lauded as a good start but the move has raised questions about how a planned rollout of communal devices will be funded.

From 2027, Victorian public primary schools will be required to limit digital device use in the classroom to a maximum of 90 minutes for students in years 3 to 6 and minimal device time for those in prep to year 2.

Schools will be provided with new guidance and materials distributed in term one in 2026, ensuring kids continue to learn essential digital literacy skills while reducing distractions.

The directive means parents will no longer be required to buy digital devices for their children, with schools to provide access to tablets and laptops in classrooms, potentially saving households more than $500 per chi

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