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URGENT ACTION REQUESTED - An act to promote student learning and mental health (MA) (Phone Free Schools)

We are pleased to report that the MA House also passed phone-free schools legislation and social media restrictions. The next stop is committee so members of the House and Senate can reconcile the difference. We will update as more info becomes available.

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An act protecting children from addictive social media feeds

S.30 / H.4229 seeks to protect Massachusetts children and teens by limiting social media platforms’ use of addictive features like endless algorithm-driven feeds and disruptive notifications. It requires platforms to provide non-addictive content feeds by default for minors and prohibits notifications between midnight and 6 a.m. to safeguard youth sleep. The bill does not block any content but prevents manipulative algorithms from promoting compulsive use, aiming to reduce mental health harms such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption linked to excessive social media use. Modeled after laws passed in New York and California, this legislation positions Massachusetts as a leader in prioritizing children’s well-being in the digital era.

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Opt Out of Google for Education Additional Services, like YouTube

According to Google for Education, districts are REQUIRED to obtain parental consent BEFORE these services are available to students. {Enter your district here} are in VIOLATION of this policy as required by federal laws that protect sensitive student data. Send a message to district leadership that parents are paying attention, and we care about our children's privacy.

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Call on Rep Lori Trahan to reject preemption

Massachusetts families: we urgently need your help. Reports indicate that Representative Lori Trahan may be negotiating federal AI legislation that could prevent states from creating and enforcing their own child safety protections online. This would make it harder for states like Massachusetts to respond to emerging harms involving AI, including addictive algorithms, deepfakes, exploitation, self-harm content, and manipulative chatbot interactions. Parents have seen what happens when technology moves faster than protections for children. States must retain the right to act. Please take 3 quick actions today: Call Rep. Trahan’s office and ask her to oppose federal preemption of state AI laws. Send a letter or email. Sign the petition. Children’s safety must come before tech industry pressure.