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N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Social Media Study Bill

A New Jersey commission will study social media effects on youth. Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed SB-715 Monday. The legislature passed the bill last month (see 2306210039). The state’s education commissioner, four legislature appointees and 14 governor appointees will sit…

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on the commission. “Social media use is undoubtedly a significant part of many young people’s lives these days, which is why it is so critical to determine the full scope of its impact on students,” said Murphy. “By establishing this commission, we will better understand how social media use -- both in and out of school -- is affecting the physical and mental health, safety, and academic performance of students to help mitigate any negative repercussions.”