Gov Newsom Signs Student-Backed Digital Literacy Bills Alongside Misguided Bans

hn_acker

The full title is: > Governor Newsom Signs Student-Backed Digital Literacy Bills Alongside Misguided Bans

westurner

> Unlike blanket bans, A.B. 2071 and A.B. 2298 address online safety through education rather than prohibition. [...] +1. > A.B. 2071 and A.B. 2298 fill critical gaps in California’s school curricula by equipping students with actionable skills. A.B. 2071 integrates digital wellness into middle and high school health classes, teaching students how to identify unhealthy tech habits, protect their personal safety, and evaluate digital content—including AI-generated media—for credibility and bias. Meanwhile, A.B. 2298 adds cybersecurity concepts to recommended school curricula, teaching young people how to safeguard their personal data from online threats. OER (Open Educational Resource) Curricula recommendations for this?

gopher_space

I’m disappointed that the EFF chooses to frame children and social media as a “censorship” issue, especially given the age ranges being discussed.