Children are racking up more screen time than ever before on social media, and Florida state Sen. Danny Burgess, R, thinks they need “social media safety” taught in the classroom.
Burgess proposed the bill for the second time this year, with hopes of making it law.
If approved, Florida might require public schools to teach social media safety for the first time in the state’s history.
“It’s about protecting kids,” Burgess said. “It’s about helping them realize things they do today may live long after they posted it.”
The bill aims to inform children of the advantages and disadvantages of social media by teaching them social media literacy.
Both Republicans and Democrats were on board for an almost identical bill last session. But despite bipartisan support, it stalled in committee and died before reaching the chamber floors.
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