The new ban on social media in Florida for young teens the Legislature rewrote and passed this week is so narrowly crafted that it’s not clear which popular online platforms might be covered – if any of them. Just days after a veto of an earlier measure by Gov. DeSantis, lawmakers approved legislation that would […]
Erina Anwar
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DeSantis calls for more parental control, as Florida Legislature passes blanket social media ban for kids under 16
“Parents need to have a role in this,” he said at a news conference. He added, “We can’t say 100% of the uses are bad.”
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Florida teens warn that proposed social media ban may have unforeseen consequences
The bill passed the House last month and was expected to clear the Senate on Wednesday.