SB 839 — Social Media; Categorizing Social Media Platforms As Addictive. Effective Date.
SB 839 would have required human trafficking and sextortion prevention instruction in certain grades and teacher training to identify victims of child trafficking and sextortion. The bill aimed to enhance child safety by educating students and equipping educators with tools to recognize and respond to exploitation. It was introduced during the 2025 Wisconsin legislative session but failed to pass.
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