S 4429 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

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

S 4429 requires New Jersey's Department of Education to create a public awareness campaign about social media risks to minors, targeting parents and guardians. The campaign, to be implemented within 180 days of enactment, will use media like TV, radio, social media, and newspapers, building on the 2023 Surgeon General's advisory. The bill appropriates $500,000 from the General Fund to fund this effort and mandates a 24-month report to the Governor and Legislature on campaign results. It directly affects minors (ages 13-17) and their caregivers by providing resources based on current research about social media's mental health impacts.
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Introduced May 19, 2025 Last action May 19, 2025
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