HB 166 — Public K-12 Schools, Cell Phone Policy And Internet/Social Media Safety
HB 166 addresses cell phone policies and internet/social media safety in Alabama's public K-12 schools. The bill aims to promote child safety by regulating student use of cell phones and limiting exposure to harmful online content. It also seeks to mitigate mental health risks associated with excessive screen time and algorithmic feeds among minors. The bill was introduced in the 2025 Regular Session and referred to the House Committee on Education Policy.
Related Incidents
Same harm domain, actors and location may differ
14-year-old girl groomed via social media by Sydney private school teacher leading to child abuse material charges
12-year-old girl sexually groomed via TikTok leading to out-of-state assault in Binghamton, New York
9-year-old girl dies after attempting blackout challenge on YouTube
13-year-old Louisiana girl exposed to AI-generated nude deepfake images leading to expulsion and federal lawsuit against school district
12-year-old girl groomed and coerced into self-harm and producing child sexual abuse materials via social media in New Jersey
Related Legislation
Other policies covering the same harm domain