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Enacts the "youth & teen internet safety and social media literacy act"; directs the commissioner of education to provide technical assistance to school districts for the development of curricula for such study of courses which shall be age appropriate and developed according to the needs and abilities of pupils at successive grade levels in order to provide awareness, skills, information, and support to aid in the safe usage of the internet, social media, and artificial intelligence.
This bill directs the education commissioner to assist schools in developing age-appropriate curricula on internet safety, social media literacy, and AI usage.
If you operate educational programs in New York, you must develop curricula on internet and AI safety or face potential regulatory scrutiny.
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What This Means
The 'Youth & Teen Internet Safety and Social Media Literacy Act' aims to enhance awareness and skills among students regarding safe internet, social media, and AI usage. It mandates the education commissioner to support school districts in creating tailored curricula. This initiative targets educators and students, ensuring that young users are equipped to navigate digital environments responsibly.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the 'Youth & Teen Internet Safety and Social Media Literacy Act'.
- Directs the education commissioner to assist in developing curricula.
- Curricula must be age-appropriate and tailored to student needs.
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Compliance Checklist
Who: School districts
Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny
Who: Commissioner of Education
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