The bill in its current form instructs the Florida Department of Education to develop social media safety instructional material and make it available online for parents, but Burgess said his ultimate hope is for the curriculum to be taught in the classroom.
He wants that instruction to cover things like how to stay safe from online predators and avoid harmful content.
He also wants students to understand posts on social media can follow them for the rest of their lives and to teach them how to deal with some of the mental health issues associated with social media use.
“This is a tool in the tool belt. We’re arming kids with knowledge, parents with knowledge and knowledge is power. And this is how we overcome some of the immense complications and risks and dangers associated with being online,” said Burgess.
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