Requires school districts to develop instructional materials regarding the responsible use of social media

Summary

The bill would obligate every Missouri school district to develop instructional materials that teach students how to use social media responsibly. The curriculum must cover topics such as mental‑health impacts, misinformation, online safety, and reporting suspicious activity, and would begin in the 2027‑28 school year. It also requires districts to give families and staff resources on parental controls, screen‑time limits, and the effects of prolonged device use.

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