Oak Harbor youth coalition warns of kratom risks, recommends six‑month moratorium Oak Harbor Youth Coalition Coordinator Amy Weldon told the council kratom exposures and poison‑center calls have increased, highlighted the emergence of more potent 7‑hydroxymitragynine products, and recommended a six‑month local moratorium while Island County public health evaluates regulatory options.

Oak Harbor Youth Coalition is sounding the alarm on kratom, urging a six-month sales moratorium as alarming health risks emerge.

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Rules Committee advances Clint Kellum after hearing on labeling, youth protections and illicit market enforcement The Senate Rules Committee voted 4–0 to advance Governor Newsom’s nominee Clint Kellum to the full Senate for confirmation as director of the Department of Cannabis Control after questioning about consumer education, labeling and illicit-market enforcement.

Clint Kellum's nomination to lead California's Department of Cannabis Control aims to tackle youth exposure and the illicit market while enhancing consumer protections—big changes are on the horizon!

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#CA #IllicitMarketEnforcement #YouthSafety #CitizenPortal

Trustee warns 'this is not a game' as Hampshire officials flag 'senior assassin' water‑gun incidents A trustee who identified herself as a teacher warned the board that a 'senior assassin' water‑gun game using realistic looking toy guns and tracking apps has led to close calls in the community and urged parents to stop the activity, citing the risk that a concealed‑carry holder or bystander could respond with lethal force.

A Hampshire trustee warns that the 'senior assassin' water-gun game is no laughing matter, citing dangerous close calls that could have dire consequences for unsuspecting bystanders.

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#HampshireKaneCounty #IL #YouthSafety #ParentalInvolvement #CitizenPortal #CommunityAwareness

Senate committee advances helmet requirement for under-18 e-bike operators with outreach and data amendments The Senate Transportation Committee advanced SF3236 to require helmets for electric-assisted bicycle operators under 18, adding amendments to create an e-bike safety coordinator, require crash reporting, fund public education and align helmet definitions with federal standards; opponents warned about inequitable enforcement and limited effectiveness of mandatory laws.

Minnesota's Senate just advanced a bill requiring helmets for young e-bike riders, sparking a heated debate on safety versus equitable enforcement.

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MnDOT and DPS tell Senate committee youth e-bike use is growing and recommend education, labeling and data collection MnDOT and the Department of Public Safety told the Senate Transportation Committee that youth e-bike use is rising and recommended point-of-sale education, clearer labeling, law-enforcement palm cards and better crash data to separate legal e-bikes from higher-powered “e-moto” devices.

Youth e-bike use is on the rise in Minnesota, prompting urgent recommendations for education, clearer labeling, and better data collection to ensure safety on the trails.

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Presenter outlines Tennessee law requiring annual K–12 firearm-safety instruction A presenter summarized a Tennessee law requiring annual, age-appropriate firearm safety lessons for K–12 students, reviewed safe-storage rules and gun identification, and walked students through four action steps if they find a gun.

Tennessee schools are set to teach crucial firearm safety lessons to students from kindergarten through 12th grade, emphasizing responsible gun handling and safety rules.

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Countries worldwide are implementing bans on social media for children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and mental health issues. #SocialMediaBan #YouthSafety #DigitalWellness Link: thedailytechfeed.com/global-push-...

Coon Rapids to Host Bike Rodeo Focused on Youth Safety and Skill Building | MinneapoliMedia Coon Rapids hosts a free Bike Rodeo at Lions Coon Creek Park, teaching youth safe riding skills through hands-on stations, obstacle courses, and bike fitting.

Bikes. Helmets. Real-world skills.
Coon Rapids is hosting a Bike Rodeo to teach youth how to ride safely, from obstacle courses to traffic awareness.
It’s hands-on. It’s practical. It’s about prevention.
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Researchers track how youth drinking deaths changed worldwide over 31 years A global analysis of GBD 2021 data found that youth drinking contributed to 417,198 deaths across 194 WHO member countries and territories between 1990 and 2021, with deaths declining from 13,346 to 1...

Youth drinking deaths have dropped over 31 years, but the toll is still shockingly high - especially for young males and in lower-income countries. Why does the gap persist? 🚨🌍

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French Senate passes bill that would ban children under 15 from social media France's Senate voted in favor of a bill that would restrict social media access for children under 15, potentially making France the first European country to follow Australia's example. The measure creates two platform categories—those banned outright for harming children's development and those allowed with parental consent—and aligns with wider EU...

France’s Senate passes a bill to ban social media access for children under 15, creating two platform categories: banned or allowed with parental consent. Moves align with EU efforts. #FrenchSenate #YouthSafety #France

Australia Takes on Big Tech as 70% of Kids Stay on Social Media Seven in ten children who had accounts before the ban still have access, government survey finds

Australia takes on Meta, TikTok and Google as 70 per cent of under -16s stay on social media

#Australia #SocialMedia #BigTech #Meta #TikTok #Google #OnlineSafety #DigitalPolicy #YouthSafety #TechRegulation #BreakingNews

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Committee hears support and calls for broader measures on HB 524 to protect children online During HB 524’s fourth hearing, written testimony and committee comments supported protections for children online but several members and witnesses said the bill may not go far enough and suggested follow-up legislation or amendments.

House Bill 524 is making waves in Ohio as lawmakers push for stronger online protections for children, but some argue it may not go far enough!

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Senate HHS issues due‑pass recommendations on multiple health and child‑welfare bills At its March 24 hearing the Senate Health and Human Services Committee issued due‑pass recommendations or adopted amendments for several bills, including HB 2035 (kinship care), HB 2611 (youth safety), HB 2733 (pharmacy rules), HB 2830 (education standards amendment), HB 2932 (lab reimbursement amendment) and HB 4004 (DCS investigations).

The Senate Health and Human Services Committee has just advanced critical bills impacting kinship care, youth safety, and pharmacy regulations—what does this mean for Arizona's future?

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#AZ #YouthSafety #CitizenPortal #HealthReform #ChildWelfare #ArizonaHealthCare

Carlsbad police reaffirm SB 54 compliance, outline e‑bike restrictions and new COPS team Police Chief Christy Calderwood told the commission the department follows SB 54 (California Values Act), confirmed Carlsbad PD did not participate in an observed ICE incident at Dove Library, described a viral juvenile assault under DA review, outlined new e‑bike rules (minimum age 12; bans in two parks; 60‑day education period then citations), and said council funded a six‑officer community policing (COPS) team.

Carlsbad's Police Chief reassures the community about SB 54 compliance while unveiling new e-bike rules and a dedicated COPS team to enhance public safety.

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#CarlsbadSanDiegoCounty #CA #CommunityEngagement #YouthSafety #CitizenPortal #LawEnforcementReform

Foster youth and advocates press Senate committee to adopt tougher group‑home safety rules; HB 2611 advances Current and former foster youth described abuse and instability in group homes and urged passage of HB 2611, which would strengthen youth rights, require group‑home drug‑screening, and mandate DCS/DHS rulemaking; the committee moved the bill forward with amendments.

Foster youth are demanding change as they testify for House Bill 2611, which aims to transform group-home safety and guarantee their rights.

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#AZ #YouthSafety #CitizenPortal #MentalHealthRights #ArizonaFosterYouth #AccountabilityInCare

Pinterest CEO Bill Ready urges global ban on social media for users under 16, citing mental health concerns. #YouthSafety #SocialMediaBan #TechResponsibility Link: thedailytechfeed.com/pinterest-ce...

A concerningly high number of teens admit to using AI for making sexualized pictures A new study found that 55% of U.S. teens have used AI nudification tools to create explicit images. The findings reveal a growing crisis around consent and teen safety online.

A concerningly high number of teens admit to using AI for making sexualized pictures #Technology #SocialandEthicalImplications #AIethics #YouthSafety #DigitalPrivacy

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Panel and instructors back proposal to expand driver education to 18'20-year-olds; committee lays bill over Senate File 4435 would require driver education for drivers up to age 20. Proponents cited out-of-state evidence and safety data; the committee laid the bill over for further work and asked members to coordinate on capacity and equity concerns.

A new proposal aims to make driver education mandatory for young Minnesotans, but will it bridge the gap for low-income students?

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#MN #YouthSafety #CitizenPortal #EquityInEducation #MinnesotaDriverEducation #FundingAccess

Committee updates suicide prevention policy; members seek clarity on whether board members are mandated reporters The policy committee reviewed a revised suicide prevention and intervention policy (Policy 5141.5), discussed its referral and triage procedures and sought confirmation on whether board members are mandated reporters under state law.

The district’s suicide prevention policy, last reviewed in 1996, is getting a much-needed update, but questions about board members' responsibilities as mandated reporters are stirring debate.

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#CT #YouthSafety #PolicyReform #CitizenPortal #MentalHealth

Countries worldwide are implementing bans on social media for children under 16 to combat cyberbullying and mental health issues. #SocialMediaBan #YouthSafety #DigitalWellness Link: thedailytechfeed.com/countries-pu...

Karnataka takes a bold step to protect youth by banning social media for under-16s. Aiming to curb digital addiction and promote mental well-being. #Karnataka #SocialMediaBan #YouthSafety Link: thedailytechfeed.com/karnataka-pl...

Panel advances bill requiring parental consent for minors’ prescriptions after contentious testimony The subcommittee advanced S.B. 710, which would require parental consent before prescribing medication to minors under 16. Medical groups warned the measure could limit confidential, time-sensitive care; advocates said it could endanger LGBTQ+ youth. The subcommittee voted to give the bill a favorable report.

A new bill in South Carolina could force vulnerable minors to choose between essential healthcare and parental consent, raising alarms among advocates for LGBTQ+ youth and medical professionals alike.

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#SC #CitizenPortal #YouthHealthCare #YouthSafety #SouthCarolinaChildWelfare

Bill would require child‑safety features on vape devices sold in Nebraska LB1254 would ban retail sales of electronic nicotine devices manufactured after the effective date that lack built‑in child‑safety features; proponents stressed toddler safety and product attractiveness to children, while industry warned of conflicts with the ENDS registry and federal preemption concerns.

A new bill in Nebraska aims to protect children from nicotine exposure by requiring all vape devices to have built-in safety features—will this be a game changer in child safety?

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#NE #YouthSafety #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #ConsumerProtection

Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: Landmark Trial Challenges Platforms Over Child Harm A landmark trial puts social media companies under scrutiny for intentionally designing their platforms to addict children.

A federal judge tells Meta to provide fuller answers on how Instagram and Facebook treat minors, a move school districts hope will expose gaps in safety tools and support claims that platforms undermine learning and wellbeing #MetaDelete #YouthSafety #Schools
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Bill forms work group to define e‑motorcycles and separate them from e‑bikes SB 6110 would exclude devices that can travel over 20 mph without pedaling from the e‑bike definition and direct the Department of Licensing to convene a work group to recommend statutory definitions and regulatory steps for electric motorcycles by Dec. 15, 2027.

A new bill in Washington is set to redefine electric bicycles and motorcycles, addressing safety concerns and the need for clear regulations by 2027.

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#WA #BicycleDefinitions #YouthSafety #CitizenPortal #TransportationRegulations

Subcommittee adopts substitute to conform SB 643 to HB 1525, reports bill 6–3 The House Public Safety subcommittee voted 6–3 to conform Senate Bill 643 to House Bill 1525. The measure would bar persons under 18 from knowingly possessing or transporting handguns or assault firearms and restrict certain purchases by those nearing 21; violations would be a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Virginia's House Public Safety subcommittee has taken a significant step by voting 6-3 to restrict firearm access for those under 21, paving the way for stricter gun regulations.

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#VA #LegislativeReform #YouthSafety #VirginiaPublicSafety #GunControl #CitizenPortal

Look out for "Red vs Blue" content on your child's feed. Faron offers a safe way to surrender weapons without police intervention. A true community hero at work. 🛡️🇬🇧
#UKNews #LondonSchools #MetPolice #FazAmnesty #FaronPaul #YouthSafety #UKCrime

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Sen. Harrison pushes online classroom option for teen driver education; DMV urges safeguards Sen. Harrison asked the Senate Transportation committee to allow the classroom portion of driver education for 15-year-olds to be delivered online when in-person instruction is unavailable. DMV said online classroom alone won't increase seat capacity, recommended AOE/DMV oversight, security checks and in-person exam components, and agreed to gather backlog data before the education committee reviews the bill.

Sen. Harrison is pushing for online driver education classes to make learning safer and more accessible for Vermont's teens, but the DMV warns that simply going digital won't solve the seat capacity issue.

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#VT #OnlineLearning #YouthSafety #CitizenPortal #VermontDriverEducation

Comisión de la Juventud escucha a agencias y oficiales sobre proyecto que autoriza uso excepcional de gas pimienta en instituciones juveniles La Comisión de la Juventud celebró una vista pública sobre el P. de la C. 10-58, que autoriza de manera excepcional y regulada el uso de gas pimienta en instituciones juveniles; el Departamento de Corrección y la Fiscalía apoyaron la medida con estrictas salvaguardas y la comisión pidió datos y protocolos al DCR en 5 días.

La Comisión de Asuntos de la Juventud debate un controvertido proyecto que podría autorizar el uso de gas pimienta en instituciones juveniles, con estrictos protocolos de seguridad a la vista.

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#US #CivicAccountability #NonLethalTools #YouthSafety #CitizenPortal

House bans retail sale of flavored nitrous oxide canisters, citing youth poisonings On final passage the House approved substitute House Bill 25-32 to ban retail sale of certain nitrous oxide products while carving out medical, dental, and legitimate uses; Amendment 15-49 clarified exemptions and the bill passed unanimously on the floor.

Washington State just took a bold step to protect youth by banning the retail sale of flavored nitrous oxide products linked to rising misuse and emergencies.

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#WA #LegislativeReform #YouthSafety #CitizenPortal #SubstanceAbuse