Georgia Bill Requiring Parental Permission for Children's Social Media Use

Georgia lawmakers passed a bill requiring parental permission for children under 16 to use social media. The bill also bans social media use on school devices, requires porn sites to verify users' age, and mandates education on social media and internet use. Some oppose the bill, citing potential issues with its implementation.

Florida passes restrictive social media ban for minors

Florida passes one of the most restrictive social media bans for minors, requiring parental permission for 15- and 16-year-olds. The bill aims to ban social media formats based on addictive features.

Texas Law on Teen Access to Birth Control

Texas law requires teens to get parental permission to receive birth control in federally funded family planning clinics. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Shefali Luthra, health reporter for The 19th.