Senator Luther Cifers, argued passionately that mental health exceptions create a loophole that is difficult to regulate effectively. He pointed out that it is impossible for medical professionals to predict with certainty the mental health outcomes of either proceeding with an abortion or carrying the pregnancy to term.
Youngkin cited three primary concerns driving the ban: a noticeable academic decline linked to constant digital distractions, escalating mental health challenges among youth exacerbated by social media, and pervasive disruptions in learning environments.
First Colonial High School, in Virginia Beach, is the latest battlefield for extremists to target Turning Point USA groups. Public records requests reveal activists trying to silence students who oppose their views. Even TPUSA's teacher sponsor gets doxxed for being a Christian on social media.
In a refreshing turn for Loudoun County families, the newly elected school board has wasted no time in putting students first by approving a comprehensive cell phone ban and emphasizing resources for special education programs.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared April 13–19, 2025, as Virginia Screen-Free Week. This statewide initiative encourages Virginians of all ages to take intentional breaks from phones, tablets, and social media — and reconnect with family, community, and the world beyond the screen. Â
Executive Order 43 (also known as Empowering and supporting parents to protect their children from addictive social media and Establishing the Reclaiming Childhood Task Force) aims to address the mental health crisis among Virginia youth by providing resources for parents, educators, and healthcare providers.
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 43, Empowering and Supporting Parents to Protect Their Children from Addictive Social Media & Establishment of the Reclaiming Childhood Task Force, to tackle a critical aspect of Virginia’s youth mental health crisis, the unrestricted use of cell phones and addictive social media platforms. Â
Senator Luther Cifers, argued passionately that mental health exceptions create a loophole that is difficult to regulate effectively. He pointed out that it is impossible for medical professionals to predict with certainty the mental health outcomes of either proceeding with an abortion or carrying the pregnancy to term.
Youngkin cited three primary concerns driving the ban: a noticeable academic decline linked to constant digital distractions, escalating mental health challenges among youth exacerbated by social media, and pervasive disruptions in learning environments.
First Colonial High School, in Virginia Beach, is the latest battlefield for extremists to target Turning Point USA groups. Public records requests reveal activists trying to silence students who oppose their views. Even TPUSA's teacher sponsor gets doxxed for being a Christian on social media.
In a refreshing turn for Loudoun County families, the newly elected school board has wasted no time in putting students first by approving a comprehensive cell phone ban and emphasizing resources for special education programs.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared April 13–19, 2025, as Virginia Screen-Free Week. This statewide initiative encourages Virginians of all ages to take intentional breaks from phones, tablets, and social media — and reconnect with family, community, and the world beyond the screen. Â
Executive Order 43 (also known as Empowering and supporting parents to protect their children from addictive social media and Establishing the Reclaiming Childhood Task Force) aims to address the mental health crisis among Virginia youth by providing resources for parents, educators, and healthcare providers.
Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 43, Empowering and Supporting Parents to Protect Their Children from Addictive Social Media & Establishment of the Reclaiming Childhood Task Force, to tackle a critical aspect of Virginia’s youth mental health crisis, the unrestricted use of cell phones and addictive social media platforms. Â
