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NJ S2963
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
- Directs the New Jersey Commissioner of Education to establish a public awareness campaign on the dangers of social media use to minors, targeting parents and guardians
- Requires the Department of Education, in consultation with the Commissioner of Health, to implement the campaign within 180 days through newspapers, radio, public service announcements, social media, and television ads
- Appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Education for campaign development and implementation
- Mandates a report to the Governor and Legislature within 24 months on campaign activities and accomplishments
- Cites Surgeon General findings that adolescents spending more than three hours daily on social media face double the risk of depression and anxiety symptoms, and that 95% of teens ages 13-17 use social media platforms
Legislative Description
Establishes public awareness campaign on dangers of social media use to minors; appropriates $500,000.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Education1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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