The No Social Media at School Act requires social media companies to use geofencing technology to block access to their platforms on K-12 school campuses during regular school hours, with exceptions for weather alerts, amber alerts, and emergency responder communications. The bill defines social media platforms narrowly to include sites that primarily generate revenue from advertising or data sales and feature user-generated content like messages and videos, while excluding email, educational platforms, news sites, gaming platforms, and file-sharing services. Enforcement is handled by the Federal Trade Commission, which can treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices, and state attorneys general can also file civil lawsuits on behalf of residents to stop violations and recover damages. The bill does not require social media companies to collect additional personal data about users or implement age verification systems, and it includes no specific funding or timeline requirements for implementation. This legislation aims to reduce student access to social media during the school day without imposing broad privacy collection mandates on platforms.
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