Most social media apps would have to stop working on K-12 school grounds during the regular school day. Companies would use location-based blocking, not age checks. Emergency alerts could still reach users.
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No Social Media at School Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Latest action on H.R. 5173: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who use phones or other devices on K-12 school campuses during the school day. Students would feel the biggest day-to-day change because most social media apps would not open on campus. Teachers, school staff, parents, and visitors could also be blocked because the rule depends on location, not age. Social media companies would have to build and maintain the location-based blocking system.
Why this matters: This bill could change daily phone use at school by making most social media apps unavailable on campus during school hours. Supporters may see it as a way to reduce distraction and protect learning time. Critics may worry that it blocks adults and students alike, affects speech and communication, and depends on location tools that may not always work cleanly. The real impact would depend on how well geofencing works and how each school district defines the regular school day.
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