An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in terms and courses of study, providing for social media literacy education.

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Public School Code that obligates the State Board of Education to adopt standards covering the impacts of social media, safe online behavior, and personal device security. It also tasks the Department of Education with creating instructional materials and professional‑development resources for both public and nonpublic schools. The measure aims to better prepare students for the mental, academic, and safety challenges of social‑media use.

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