Episode 277 - KOSA vs. KIDS Act Explained

Episode 277 examines the mounting policy fight over student safety online and the practical tech issues districts are facing as a new school year begins. Josh and Chris open with personal stories about moving kids to college and summer realities.

We break down two competing federal proposals: the Senate’s KOSA approach that leans on a "duty of care" - potentially holding platforms liable for harms - and the House’s KIDS Act that prescribes specific rules (and largely shields platforms from direct liability). The conversation explains the core differences, how each bill would affect targeted advertising and COPPA, First Amendment and privacy concerns, likely outcomes during the lame‑duck session, and how platforms might respond.

Links referenced:

From Screen Time Mandates to Purposeful Technology Policies and Guidance (CoSN)

CISA K-12 Cybersecurity Getting Started

CISA K-12 Cybersecurity Implementation

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