Loading chat...
NJ S3901
Bill
Status
12/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Expands existing social media education requirements from grades 6-8 to grades 6-12 in New Jersey public schools
-
Shifts the instruction from the technology education curriculum to the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education standards
-
Requires teaching about cell phone addiction in addition to social media use, including risks to mental health, personal relationships, and personal development
-
Mandates instruction on cyber bullying, cyber safety, cyber security, and cyber ethics as potential negative consequences of irresponsible social media use
-
Directs the Commissioner of Education to provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources for promoting responsible social media and cell phone use
Legislative Description
Requires school districts to include instruction on risks associated with social media and cell phone addiction in grades 6 through 12.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
12/5/2024