Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed the Phone-Free Schools Act, giving California school districts until July 2026 to implement restrictions on cellphone use during school hours to address mental health concerns and academic distraction.
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has called for social media platforms to have warning labels like those on addictive products, emphasizing the necessity of addressing the mental health implications of smartphone use among children.
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