Texans are rightly concerned with the enormous harms being done to their children on social media. However, due to an outdated federal law, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), states are handcuffed in what they can do to protect children online. What is COPPA, why does it limit Texas from protecting children online, and what can the 88th Legislature do about it?
K-12 Education
Adult Material, Race-Based Lessons, and Anti-Parent Activity in Schools
A fierce debate has erupted across Texas as reports surfaced of inappropriate books and materials being found in school libraries, teachers subjecting students to unvetted racist lessons, and school officials attempting to silence parents voicing reasonable concerns. To ensure a full and honest debate, the Texas Public Policy Foundation has collected news reports, social media...
February 28, 2023