MI HB5589

Public school governing bodies must implement a policy prohibiting school personnel from requiring students to use social media platforms for any school-related activity, including classroom lessons, clubs, and interscholastic athletics.

Social media platforms are defined as public-facing websites or apps that collect personal data, derive revenue primarily from advertising or data sales, and provide community forums for user-generated content intended for viewing, sharing, or social endorsement.

Exemptions from the social media definition include e-commerce platforms, videoconferencing services like Zoom, cloud storage and file sharing services, video games, and email services.

District-sanctioned learning management systems, school information systems, and educational platforms used for instruction are explicitly excluded from the prohibition.

Direct messaging services (SMS/MMS) that are not linked to social media platforms and do not post content publicly are also exempt from the social media definition.