Doylestown, Pa. — Today, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1014 into law, requiring all Pennsylvania public, charter, cyber charter, and private schools to adopt policies prohibiting students from using personal cell phones throughout the school day, including during lunch, recess, and between classes.
Harrisburg, Pa. — Legislation sponsored by Sens. Devlin Robinson (R-37), Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Steve Santarsiero (D-10) addressing student cellphone use during school is almost law. Â
(The Center Square) – Education leaders and lawmakers are weighing in after a bipartisan coalition of 47 state attorneys general announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Platforms Inc., over allegations that the company harmed children and teens through its social media platforms.
(The Center Square) – A bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general, including California’s Rob Bonta, have announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, in a lawsuit over risks to youth.
ONLINE ONLY, free news: Nationally, more than 40% of high schoolers have used AI for companionship and 20% say they or another student they know have had a romantic relationship with AI.
It’s hard to remember the days when there were only rotary phones, record players, and the three national television stations; when it was exciting to own a transistor radio and listen to the Beatles — anywhere.
