Promotes safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth in Massachusetts.

The bill mandates that social media platforms implement age verification systems to ensure users meet legal age requirements. It requires platforms to set default privacy settings for minors, including limiting account visibility and restricting access during certain hours. Schools must develop policies on personal electronic device use and educate students on social media risks. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide guidance to schools. Violations of these provisions are subject to civil fines.

Promotes safe technology use and distraction-free education for youth in Massachusetts.

The bill mandates that social media platforms implement age verification systems to ensure users meet legal age requirements. It requires platforms to set default privacy settings for minors, including limiting account visibility and restricting access during certain hours. Schools must develop policies on personal electronic device use and educate students on social media risks. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education will provide guidance to schools. Violations of these provisions are subject to civil fines.