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The new laws require social media companies to verify the ages of their users and disable certain features on accounts owned by Utah youths.
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A recent state report says up to half a million Utahns aren’t getting the care they need. A bill in the Legislature wants to fix that.
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“We just need a space for six or seven hours a day where kids are not tethered to these devices,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox told reporters in mid-February.
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The bill also allows Utah school districts to sidestep a statewide student health and risk prevention survey without risking funding.
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Research shows loneliness has devastating impacts on our health, and older adults often feel the effects most severely.
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Two laws signed by Gov. Spencer Cox prohibit minors from using social media between 10:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. unless authorized by a parent. It also requires age verification to open or maintain a social media account in the state. The restrictions take effect March 1, 2024.
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The money is aimed at improving access to mental health and substance abuse care in more remote parts of the state.
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A therapist shares what the Thanksgiving experience can be like for someone with an eating disorder, and how they — and their families — can navigate the holiday.
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Viewmont High School teacher Carly Maloney was selected by a committee of representatives from parent and teacher advocacy organizations, charter schools, the Utah State Board of Education and the 2023 teacher of the year.
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“Just as litigation effectively spurred change by the opioid pharmaceutical industry and Big Tobacco, we expect this lawsuit will inspire Meta to improve its child safety practices,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox in a statement.
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During his monthly news conference, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox parried several arguments against the actions the state is taking to rein in app companies and regulate social media access for youth.
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A public hearing on the rule will be held Nov. 1. Public comment closes Feb. 5.