Overview
- From 2027, Years 3–6 in Victorian state primary schools will be limited to 90 minutes of in-class screen use, with minimal access for prep–Year 2.
- The government will require schools to provide device access so parents are not expected to buy laptops or tablets, with any extra purchases coming from school budgets.
- New guidance and materials will be issued in term 1 of 2026 to support a gradual transition while maintaining digital literacy.
- Principals and parent groups broadly support the intent but warn that device quality, school resourcing and readiness for online testing such as NAPLAN need attention.
- The move aligns with the federal under-16 social media restrictions due to start on December 10, reinforcing efforts to limit digital distractions.