A 2367 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes public awareness campaign on dangers of social media use to minors; appropriates $500,000.

This bill (A2367) requires New Jersey's Department of Education to create a public awareness campaign about social media risks for minors, targeting parents and guardians. It appropriates $500,000 from the state General Fund to develop and implement the campaign through media channels like radio, TV, social media, and newspapers within 180 days of enactment. The campaign will share research on social media's mental health impacts (including risks linked to excessive use and harmful content) to help families promote safer online habits. The Commissioner of Education must report on the campaign's progress to the Governor and Legislature within 24 months. It directly affects parents/guardians of minors aged 13-17 and builds on the U.S. Surgeon General's 2023 advisory.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action May 8, 2025
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May 8, 2025
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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