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Florida passes law restricting teen social media access

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law restricting social media access for minors under 16 on Monday. Those 13 years old and younger will not be able to open a social media account in the state, and 14- and 15-year-olds will need parental consent to use such platforms. The law has also raised free speech concerns and comes at a time when right-wing state governments have pushed controversial "parental rights" legislation, affecting education.