LAUSD students are in for some big changes this school year when it comes to electronic devices. Students return to the classroom for the 2026-2027 school year on Wednesday. What we know:Last year, the school district implemented a cellphone ban. The school district will also block student access to things like YouTube, social media and streaming platforms unless access is approved by a teacher. The labor union United Teachers Los Angeles, or UTLA, has called on the school district to improve environmental health protections around the impacted schools.