The proposed bill amends the Revised School Code by adding Section 1136a, which mandates that public school governing bodies implement a policy prohibiting school personnel from requiring students to use social media platforms for school-related activities. This includes any classroom lessons or extracurricular activities, such as school clubs or interscholastic athletics.

The bill defines "school-related activity" and provides a detailed definition of "social media platform," distinguishing it from other online services. Notably, the definition excludes platforms primarily focused on commercial transactions, teleconferencing, educational resources, and other specific services that do not primarily function as community forums for user-generated content. This legislation aims to protect students from being compelled to engage with social media in educational settings.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 380.1, 380.1852