Kids Off Social Media Act

This legislation, divided into two main titles, seeks to enhance online safety for minors by imposing age restrictions on social media access and limiting personalized content delivery. It also aims to restrict social media use within educational settings by updating the Children's Internet Protection Act. The bill defines specific terms like "social media platform," "child" (under 13), and "teen" (under 17) to clarify its scope. Under Title I, social media platforms are prohibited from allowing individuals under 13 to create or maintain accounts. Platforms must terminate existing accounts of known children and delete their personal data, though children can request a copy of their data for 90 days post-termination. Furthermore, the bill bans the use of personalized recommendation systems for both children and teens, with narrow exceptions for non-identifying data like device type or language. Platforms are not required to implement age verification, but knowledge of a user's age can be inferred from objective circumstances. Enforcement of these provisions falls to the Federal Trade Commission and State Attorneys General, who can seek injunctions, damages, and other relief. The legislation preempts conflicting state laws but explicitly allows states to enact stronger protections for minors. This title is set to become effective one year after the bill's enactment. Title II, known as the "Eyes on the Board Act of 2026," amends the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to include social media platforms. It mandates that elementary and secondary schools receiving federal E-rate discounts must certify they have policies and technology protection measures in place to prevent students from accessing social media on school-supported networks and devices. This requirement includes monitoring and blocking access, though it permits certain educational uses by teachers and district-sanctioned learning systems. Schools must submit these certifications annually, and the Federal Communications Commission is tasked with establishing a public database of these internet safety policies.