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1. Article · Jul 28, 2026 · Jeffrey S. Solochek, Tampa Bay Times

   Paso County, Fla., Schools Set Grade-Specific Screen Time Limits (opens the original)

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   (TNS) — Pasco County children will be spending much less time in front of computers when they return to school in August.Instead, they’ll get added direct, hands-on lessons aimed at solidifying their base skills and content knowledge, with devices playing much more of a limited supporting role.The district is recommending no more than a half-hour daily screen time for kindergarten and first grade, no more than an hour for grades 2 through 8, and flexible use no more than an average of 90 minutes

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2. Article · Jul 15, 2026 · Jeffrey S. Solochek, Tampa Bay Times

   Pinellas Schools Crack Down on E-bikes, Smart Accessories (opens the original)

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   (TNS) — Pinellas is the latest Florida school district to try to get a grip on the proliferation of the tech items that have grown in popularity over the past year.E-bikes and other electronic forms of transportation, which have seen an uptick in accidents and reckless driving incidents, must be parked in designated locations, and school officials won’t take responsibility if they’re not locked properly.No battery charging will be allowed on campus, and students must walk or carry the devices wh

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