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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Rules to Restrict Social Media for Children and Schools
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This amendment proposes two new federal policies: one banning social media accounts for children under 13 and restricting personalized content recommendations for teens, and another requiring schools to block social media access to remain eligible for federal broadband subsidies.
If enacted, this amendment would force social media companies to terminate accounts for users under 13 and require K-12 schools to implement strict internet filtering policies or risk losing federal E-Rate broadband discounts.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Social media platforms
These entities must implement age-gating, terminate accounts for users under 13, and disable personalized recommendation systems for minors.
K-12 schools
Schools must implement and certify social media blocking policies on their networks to maintain eligibility for federal broadband subsidies.
Children and teens
Users under 13 will be prohibited from maintaining accounts, and users under 17 will be subject to non-personalized content feeds.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this law require schools to track every website a student visits?
Can teachers still use social media for classroom instruction?
What happens if a school cannot immediately afford the technology to block social media?
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Expansion of CIPA
The amendment significantly expands the scope of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) by specifically targeting social media platforms, which were not explicitly defined in the original 2000 legislation.
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy75Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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