What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 4614.
School Toolkits: Digital Resilience, AI, and Social Media Impact on Youth Mental Health.
This Act mandates the Departments of Health and Education to develop and distribute educational materials (toolkits) concerning the impact of artificial intelligence and social media on youth mental health. Citizens, including parents, educators, and healthcare providers, will receive specific, evidence-based guidance on recognizing and responding to unhealthy technology use by students. The goal is to enhance digital safety and mental resilience among school-aged children.
Key points
Mandatory, regularly updated educational materials for schools, parents, and doctors on the safe use of AI and social media platforms.
Toolkits will teach students how to identify algorithms, deepfakes, false information, and how to maintain privacy and mental health online (digital resilience).
Parents and caregivers will receive specific recommendations on how to discuss excessive or unhealthy technology use with children and where to seek assistance.
Schools and medical facilities must coordinate efforts to provide behavioral and mental health support to students affected by the negative impacts of digital technologies.
Status:
Expired
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