SMART in Schools Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 Jun 2024): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The SMART in Schools Act, introduced by Senator Ed Markey, proposes the development and distribution of educational materials concerning artificial intelligence (AI) and social media's impact on young people. The bill directs the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Education to coordinate in creating "toolkits" for various groups. These toolkits would aim to educate about responsible technology use, digital resilience, and the mental health implications of online activity.
These resources would be tailored for students, educators, school administrators, health care providers serving children, and parents or guardians. The materials are intended to cover topics such as understanding how AI and social media platforms function, recognizing online risks, and identifying when use becomes excessive or unhealthy, with attention to how these issues may uniquely affect students based on their background. The bill also authorizes $2,000,000 for these activities.
As the bill was just introduced in the Senate, it has not yet passed either chamber of Congress. Its next step would be consideration by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. If the committee approves it, the bill would then proceed to the Senate floor for a vote.
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Timeline
20 Jun 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 4614 do?
- The SMART in Schools Act, introduced by Senator Ed Markey, proposes the development and distribution of educational materials concerning artificial intelligence (AI) and social media's impact on young people. The bill directs the Secretaries of Health and Human Services and Education to coordinate in creating "toolkits" for various groups. These toolkits would aim to educate about responsible technology use, digital resilience, and the mental health implications of online activity. These resources would be tailored for students, educators, school administrators, health care providers serving children, and parents or guardians. The materials are intended to cover topics such as understanding how AI and social media platforms function, recognizing online risks, and identifying when use becomes excessive or unhealthy, with attention to how these issues may uniquely affect students based on their background. The bill also authorizes $2,000,000 for these activities. As the bill was just introduced in the Senate, it has not yet passed either chamber of Congress. Its next step would be consideration by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. If the committee approves it, the bill would then proceed to the Senate floor for a vote.
- Has S. 4614 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 4614. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 4614?
- S. 4614 was sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 4614?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (20 Jun 2024).
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