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Social Media Ban for Children and Teens in Schools

This act aims to protect children and teenagers from the negative impacts of social media. It prohibits individuals under 13 from creating social media accounts and limits personalized recommendations for those under 17. Additionally, schools will be required to block social media access on their networks and devices to receive federal funding.
Key points
Children under 13 will not be allowed to create or maintain social media accounts.
Social media platforms will be prohibited from using personalized recommendation systems for individuals under 17, with some exceptions.
Schools must block student access to social media on their networks and devices to qualify for federal internet subsidies.
Social media platforms must delete children's personal data upon account termination, allowing users to request a copy for 90 days.
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Status: Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_278
Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
Process start date: 2025-01-28