04/23/2024

Ohio Lawmakers Propose Banning Social Media, Phones and Computers in Class

The measure is meant to promote educational, emotional well-being

Ohio Republicans have proposed a new bill that would require public schools to ban social media and prohibit students from using electronics during class. It is meant to help promote education and emotional well-being, the sponsor said.

State Rep. Tom Young (R-Washington Township) is a dad of three and seeing the effects of social media on his kids has been tough to watch.

"The pressure, the tears; I mean, it's just not worth it," Young said.

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