HB 364 — Public K-12 Schools, Each Local Board Of Education Required To Adopt An Internet Safety Policy For District-Owned Devices Used In Schools, Prohibit Use Of Certain Platforms, Provide Social Media Instruction In Certain Grades
HB 364 requires local boards of education in Alabama's public K-12 schools to adopt an internet safety policy for district-owned devices used in schools. The bill also prohibits the use of certain platforms and mandates social media instruction in specific grades. The legislation aims to address child safety concerns and mitigate potential mental health risks associated with social media use among minors.
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