Social Media Ban on K-12 Campuses: Focus on Learning
This new act aims to block access to social media platforms on K-12 school campuses during regular school hours. This means students will not be able to use most popular social media apps on their mobile devices while at school, intending to improve focus and the learning environment. Emergency notifications, such as weather alerts or Amber Alerts, will be the only exceptions.
Key points
K-12 students will not have access to social media on school campuses during regular school hours.
Social media companies will be required to use geofencing technology to block access to their platforms.
Emergency alerts (e.g., weather, Amber Alert) and communications from emergency responders will still be permitted.
The act does not require companies to collect additional personal data or implement age verification.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general will enforce the rules, potentially leading to penalties for non-compliant companies.
Status:
Introduced
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