HB 489 — Relating To Public K-12 Education; To Require Each Local Board Of Education To Prohibit Students From Accessing Social Media Platforms Through Internet Access Provided Through The Schools Under The Jurisdiction Of The Local Board; And To Amend Se

HB 489 proposes to prohibit students in Alabama public K-12 schools from accessing social media platforms through school-provided internet access. It also mandates that certain students receive instruction on social media risks and safety as a required course. The bill aims to address concerns related to the mental health and well-being of minors by limiting exposure to potentially addictive or harmful social media content within school settings.