No Social Media at School Act

This bill would make social media companies block their apps and sites on K–12 school campuses during the regular school day, using geofencing (a virtual boundary based on location). Local school districts decide what counts as the “regular school day.” Emergency alerts, like weather warnings and Amber Alerts, are still allowed to get through. The bill does not force companies to collect new age data or add age checks beyond what they already do.

If a company breaks these rules, the Federal Trade Commission can enforce them, and state attorneys general can go to court to stop violations and seek money for people in their state . The bill defines “geofencing” as a virtual boundary maintained by a social media platform, and it uses existing federal definitions for K–12 schools and local education agencies.

• Who is affected: Social media companies; students and staff on K–12 campuses.
• What changes: Companies must block access on school grounds during the school day; emergency alerts may still be delivered; no new age verification is required; federal and state officials can enforce the rules .
• When: During the “regular school day” as set by the local educational agency .