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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced his intention to limit students' smartphone usage during the school day, referencing the negative impacts of social media on mental health. The proposal aims to bolster a law from 2019 that grants school districts the authority to regulate smartphone use on campus. The move aligns with recent discussions nationally on addressing the influence of social media on youth, with some states taking legislative action such as Florida and New York. Additionally, efforts by California lawmakers are underway to address addictive social media feeds among minors. The Los Angeles Unified School District has also voted to establish guidelines to restrict cell phone use among students, while State Senator Henry Stern introduced a bill to expand school districts' capacity to manage social media usage.
Source: YAHOO