child safety

DeSantis Signs Bill Restricting Social Media Access for Minors in Florida

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On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law. This bill prohibits children under the age of 14 from accessing social media platforms within the state. The recently signed bill also requires those aged 14 or 15 to obtain parental consent before joining any social media platform. HB3, the bill in question, instructs … Read more

Cough? Sore throat? More US schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

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By BIANCA VÁZQUEZ TONESS | AP Education Writer Trenace Dorsey-Hollins’ 5-year-old daughter was sick a lot last year. Dorsey-Hollins followed school guidelines and kept her home when she had a cough or a sore throat — or worse — until she was completely better. Near the end of the year, the school in Fort Worth, … Read more