Establishes "Social Media Settlement Fund" to address youth mental health issues related to social media.
The bill establishes a "Social Media Settlement Fund" in the Department of the Treasury to address the harms of social media and Internet addiction, cyber-bullying, cyber-harassment, and youth mental health disorders. Moneys in the fund, excluding attorneys' fees and litigation costs, must be used for mental health awareness programs, safe social media education, cyber-bullying prevention, peer and family support programs, and research. The Department of Human Services is designated as the lead agency for fund disbursement and allocation, ensuring compliance with the Settlement Agreement.
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