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CA AB2390
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joaquin Arambula
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Social Media Harm Reduction Pilot Program under the California Health and Human Services Agency until December 31, 2029, to be administered by a designated nonprofit organization
- Requires the program to develop educational materials and peer-to-peer support methods to inform kindergarten through grade 12 pupils about social media harms and promote healthy usage habits
- Directs the program to evaluate educational materials through statewide learning communities and recommend statewide standards for online social network use by K-12 students
- Requires the program to coordinate with existing social media regulations including the Cyberbullying Protection Act and Online Violence Prevention Act to ensure consistency and avoid duplication
- Defines best practices for program expansion and addresses adverse mental health impacts on pupils from social media tools designed to increase engagement time
Legislative Description
Social Media Harm Reduction Pilot Program.
Last Action
In committee: Held under submission.
5/16/2024
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/24/2024
Privacy and Consumer Protection4/10/2024
Health3/21/2024
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