Opinion: SB 976 is a common sense approach to addressing a grave problem

Bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 976, introduced by Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley provides an important tool for protecting our youth from social media addiction.

If enacted, SB 976 would be the first law of its kind in the nation and would bar social media companies from sending an addictive feed to a minor without the consent of the youth’s parent or guardian. It would also prohibit a social media platform from sending notifications to minors during overnight hours and during the school day without the consent of a parent or guardian. Educators would especially welcome that change.

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