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NJ A5234

NJ A5234
Requires Commissioner of Education to establish public awareness campaign on student use of Internet and social media.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/11/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill directs the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with the Attorney General, Commissioner of Children and Families, and Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, to establish a public awareness campaign to inform the general public about the potential dangers posed to children through the unmonitored use of the Internet and social media. The bill requires that the public awareness campaign include information that addresses: (1) ways to foster the safe, positive use of digital and social media by children; (2) the potential for children to be exposed online to cyber bullying, predators, and unsafe or inappropriate content; and (3) the consequences to children for using the Internet or social media applications in inappropriate or potentially unlawful ways. Finally, the bill requires the campaign to publicize the availability of additional resources on online safety that are available on the websites of the Department of Education, the New Jersey State Police, and other sources.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Commissioner of Education, in consultation with other state officials, to establish a public awareness campaign to inform the public about the potential dangers for children in the unmonitored use of the internet and social media. The campaign will include information on fostering safe and positive use of digital and social media, the risks of children being exposed to cyberbullying, predators, and inappropriate content, and the consequences of using the internet or social media in bullying, threatening, or unlawful ways. The bill also requires the campaign to publicize the availability of online safety resources from the Department of Education, New Jersey State Police, and other sources.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/11/2021)

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