Local law · Int 0002-2024
Requiring the department of education to distribute materials to students about the risks of social media
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of education to distribute materials to students about the risks of social media
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Education (DOE) to distribute materials to middle and high school students, regarding the risks and dangers associated with social media for youth, as well as how to mitigate the harm it may cause. The materials would be age appropriate and distributed annually, as well as being posted to the department’s website.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Linda Lee, Susan Zhuang and 9 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic11
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 8, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 8, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Education
NYC Council