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10/14/2025ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 14, 2025 The regular meeting of October 14, 2025 was called to order at 3:04 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Anaheim City Hall, located at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard. The meeting notice, agenda, and related material were duly posted on October 9, 2025. MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Pro Tem Natalie Meeks and Council Members Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs. Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Member Natalie Rubalcava joined the meeting during Closed Session. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Jim Vanderpool, City Attorney Robert Fabela, and City Clerk Theresa Bass ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION: None PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS: None CLOSED SESSION: At 3:05 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Meeks recessed to Closed Session for consideration of the following: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Sandra Jaime v. City of Anaheim, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No.: 30-2024-01423933-C U-O E-CJ C 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Subdivision (d)(1) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code) Name of Case: Winter Myers v. Anaheim Convention Center, City of Anaheim, Orange County Superior Court Case No.: 30-2023-01340784-CU-PO-NJC 3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of Subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9): One potential case 4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Subdivision (a) of Section 54957.6 of the California Government Code) Agency Designated Representative: Linda Andal, Human Resources Director Name of Employee Organizations: Anaheim Municipal Employees Association (General, Clerical, and Part -Time Units) At 5:02 p.m., Mayor Aitken reconvened the Anaheim City Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: INVOCATION: Mayor Ashleigh E. Aitken and Council Members Natalie Meeks, Ryan Balius, Carlos A. Leon, Natalie Rubalcava, Norma Campos Kurtz, and Kristen M. Maahs Pastor Kim Skilling, First Presbyterian Church of Anaheim FLAG SALUTE: Council Member Carlos A. Leon City Council Minutes of October 14, 2025 Page 2 of 9 PRESENTATIONS: Recognizing October 5 - 11, 2025, as Code Enforcement Officers Appreciation Week Mayor Aitken recognized Code Enforcement Officers and their work across the City to increase residents' quality of life. She shared that Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week is a time to thank officers who help keep the City's neighborhoods safe, healthy and livable for everyone. She thanked the Code Enforcement team for their work which supports safe housing, fair standards, and thriving neighborhoods across the City. Director of Planning and Building Heather Allen and Code Enforcement Staff accepted the recognition. Director Allen introduced new Community Preservation and Licensing Manager Marc Archibald. Presentation by Anaheim Ducks Street Team Mayor Aitken invited two members of the Anaheim Ducks Street Team and announced opening day for the Ducks season. She wished them a great season. Ray and Sarah with the Anaheim Ducks Street Team thanked the City Council for the invitation and look forward to representing the City during the 2025-26 season. ACCEPTANCE OF OTHER RECOGNITIONS (To be eresented at a later date): Recognizing October 5 —11, 2025, as National Fire Prevention Week Recognizing October 13, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples' Day Recognizing October 2025, as Domestic Violence Awareness Month At 5:12 p.m., Mayor Aitken called to order the Anaheim Housing Authority, in joint session with the City Council. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDAS: None PUBLIC COMMENTS (all a_aenda items): Prior to receipt of public comments, City Clerk Theresa Bass provided an outline of procedures for public comments, notice of translation services, and a brief decorum statement. City Clerk Theresa Bass reported that a total of seven (7) public comments were received electronically prior to 2:30 p.m. [A final total of eight (8) public comments were received electronically, distributed to the City Council, and made part of the official records]. — See Appendix. R. Joshua Collins requested that the City Council agendize an item to discuss code changes that would facilitate housing for homeless individuals at churches and other locations, and requested an expansion of current shelters or new shelters for seniors and disabled residents. He criticized the City for rising housing costs, large housing and programming waiting lists, and the lack of availability of beds at shelters. He called upon the City Council to prioritize housing over corporate subsidies. Mark Richard Daniels spoke of his brother, who recently passed away. He expressed his appreciation for Council Member Rubalcava for her comments on his brother. He emphasized the importance of recognizing Indigenous Peoples' Day. City Council Minutes of October 14, 2025 Page 3 of 9 Ruben Greg Soto shared his personal hardships and his connections with diverse members of the community. He shared the importance of kindness and perseverance. Matthew Duncan announced that the City's Living with Coyotes recommendations were posted on the City's Facebook page. He shared that a statement regarding coyote trapping was removed from the site, and a new statement was added about coyote interactions. He reported that he participated in the California Fish and Game Commission meeting to clarify California Code of Regulations Section 465.5(g)(3). David Tran reported excessive noise and vibrations from freight operations in his neighborhood. He thanked Council Member Rubalcava for stepping in to assist with the matter, which resulted in a decrease in activity. He shared that over the last few days, the activity has increased and requested consistent permit mitigation, transparency, and accountability to protect homes and health. S. Mercadante criticized the Disneyland Resort's ticket increases and their opposition to a proposed gate tax. She reported an imbalance in the relationship between the Disneyland Resort and the City and third -party interests influencing political activity. She urged the City Council to support a gate tax and investigate pay -to -play politics. Vern Nelson reported recent cases of tenant issues in District 2, including illegal rent increases, new contract demands, and threats of eviction. He criticized the City's lack of enforcement of tenant protection laws. He expressed his appreciation for Council Member Leon speaking to residents but called for increased tenant resources, rent control, and a local rent board. He invited the public to attend a Tenants United meeting on October 27c" Jennifer Gies requested the City establish a Sister City relationship with AI -Khalil located in the West Bank. She shared her experience visiting the area and highlighted the social and economic challenges the residents face. She explained that she chose Anaheim due to the tourism industry and Little Arabia. She reported that no city in the United States serves as a Sister City to Al Khalil. Ashley A. shared she was taking a political science class where she is to interview with an elected official. She formally requested an interview with Mayor Aitken and Council Member Kurtz. Mayor Aitken provided her contact information and Council Member Kurtz shared that she would contact the speaker. Marc Herbert provided information on a previous speaker Girlie Bloomquist and reported that she has not received assistance. He raised concerns about public engagement at Anaheim Tourism Improvement District (ATID) Advisory Board meetings, citing the lack of microphones and a lack of a central email for public comments. Bryan Kaye addressed the City Council over concerns that the City Council was not addressing his petitions. He requested that the City Council meet with him to discuss the petitions. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: Council Member Maahs highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including the District 5 community barbecue on September 201 and shared that numerous engaged residents attended. The gathering was focused on strengthening neighborhood relationships and civic trust and served as a meaningful demonstration of interdepartmental coordination and community -based engagement in action. Council Member Maahs thanked the Police Department for the invitation and their sustained efforts to foster positive community relations. She thanked the Neighborhood Services and Library teams for their consistent commitment to accessibility and to resident outreach. Council City Council Minutes of October 14, 2025 Page 4 of 9 Member Maahs stated that CHIRLA was there to share about immigrant rights and Neutral Ground was there to provide resources. She stated that events like this reinforce the importance of collaborative and relationship centered approaches to local governments. Council Member Maahs attended Public Utilities' Public Power Week celebration with Rio Vista Elementary School's fourth grade class. The program introduced students to the importance of public power and how community owned utilities contribute to the real life, reliability, sustainability, and accountability of the services provided to Anaheim residents. She thanked Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee and General Services Officer Melinda Avelino -Walker and their team for their continued commitment to community engagement. Council Member Maahs attended the Triumph Foundation's Annual Over - the -Line Wheelchair Baseball Tournament on October 11'h, recognizing Andrew Skinner and the Foundation's efforts in creating inclusive recreational opportunities for individuals of all abilities. After his own spinal cord injury, Andrew was contacted by hospitals to support others facing similar challenges. Council Member Maahs celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day, starting at the Santa Ana River, City Hall, and ending at the Community Center. She shared that this is the sixth consecutive year that the City has formally recognized Indigenous Peoples Day, and it is a reflection on the City's commitment to honoring the rich cultural heritage of indigenous communities. She thanked Community Services Supervisor Liz Hernandez and City staff for their contributions. Council Member Maahs announced that the District 5 community meeting will be at Katella High School from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She invited everyone to stop by and share their concerns and to learn about City departments. Council Member Balius thanked the Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Utilities for responding Saturday night to a car incident that caused a power outage on the west side. He shared that Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee and his team replaced the pole and got the power back on in a timely manner. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks shared that last Saturday many families attended the Fire Prevention Fair to learn how they can protect their homes and what the City is doing to protect them. She thanked the Fire Department, Public Works, Public Utilities, and Community Services for coordinating a successful event. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks suggested a Fire Prevention Task Force to address vegetation and issues. She highlighted the importance of being prepared for potential disasters like earthquakes. Mayor Pro Tern Meeks announced the District 6 meeting at the East Anaheim Community Center. Council Member Leon congratulated the Anaheim High School football team on their win over Magnolia High School. He thanked Council Member Rubalcava for loaning him an Anaheim High School jersey to wear. Council Member Leon requested to bring in the Anaheim High School football team to be recognized and noted he still owes them a pizza party. Council Member Leon discussed efforts to assist residents affected by the sale of District 2 properties. He shared that the Housing and Community Development team is trying to work with as many residents as possible to assist them and get them resources and information. Council Member Leon shared that the District 2 open house is on October 22"d at Magnolia High School in the new cyber security building from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. He invited everyone to the Third Annual Trunk -or -Treat event on October 30'h at Anaheim Elementary Key Campus off Ball Road, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted and shared photographs of events she attended including hosting a young Girl Scout, alongside Chief Communications Officer Mike Lyster, who is earning her Government Badge. Council Member Rubalcava shared that she was interviewed by the Girl Scout, and she was able to share the work that the Council is doing on behalf of the residents in the City. The Girl Scout was very impressed to walk the wall of mayors and see that the first female mayor in Anaheim's 167-year history is currently serving on the Council. Council Member Rubalcava shared that staff also hosted approximately 20 Girl Scouts from Troop 3777, who were working on their City Council Minutes of October 14, 2025 Page 5 of 9 Democracy Badge. She thanked Public Utilities General Manager Dukku Lee, Community Services Manager Anaheim Sporn, City Clerk Theresa Bass, Police Detective Laura Lomeli, and Fire Chief Pat Russell for providing an educational experience for the Girl Scouts. Council Member Rubalcava highlighted the groundbreaking for the rebuilding of Patrick Henry Elementary School in District 3, which was funded by bonds. She noted that Council Member Maahs and City Manager Jim Vanderpool were in attendance as well. The students have been transferred to a different location for the next three years, but when it is completed, they will have a state-of-the-art facility, which the students in Anaheim deserve. Council Member Rubalcava discussed the new format for community open houses, which received mixed reviews but were generally well -received. The Police and Fire Departments were present to answer questions. Some of the concerns in District 3 are coyotes, fireworks, public safety, and clean parks. The open house forum provided an opportunity for residents to go to the different booths and get answers to questions from City staff. She thanked Mayor Aitken for attending the District 3 community meeting. Council Member Rubalcava thanked the Ducks organization for their support and for visiting the Packing House. She stated it was a fun experience to see a lot of people supporting the local hockey team. Council Member Rubalcava thanked Community Services for hosting the Fun on Wheels event on Pauline Street, a challenged area in District 3 with significant gang activity. She shared that there was a drive by shooting in the area the week before the event. Council Member Rubalcava thanked the Anaheim Police Department because they hosted a hotdog giveaway for the kids. Neutral Ground was at the event and provided resources. She shared that Neutral Grounds is a nonprofit that provides gang intervention and prevention in impacted schools, including Anaheim High School and Sycamore Junior High School. Council Member Rubalcava recognized Indigenous Peoples Day, highlighting the importance of recognizing the land's ancestral homelands and the contributions of the Tongva Nation. She joined members of the community at the Anaheim Coves Trail alongside Virginia Carmelo, a third generation Orange County resident and Sandonne Goade, who is the Tribal Council Chairwoman for the Tongva Nation. She highlighted that in Anaheim, it is recognized that the land rests on the ancestral homelands of the Tongva people, the original caretakers of the region, long before modern cities were established. She shared that a bald eagle flew over right at that time. Council Member Rubalcava congratulated Gaby Sutter who is celebrating 13 years with the Anaheim Police Association as the Executive Director. Many of us know the President, but we know she's doing all the hard work. The Anaheim Police Association represents 400 plus, men and women, who are sworn officers in the City. Mayor Aitken shared her official travel on September 26" to join mayors from across the country at the U.S. Conference of Mayors Fall Leadership Meeting in Oklahoma City, where the Oklahoma City Declaration condemning political violence and encouraging civil discourse was signed at the Oklahoma City Memorial National Memorial and Museum, which sits on the site of the deadliest act of domestic political violence in living memory over 30 years ago. She stated that the U.S. Conference of Mayors is a nonpartisan group of mayors from across the country, and she is proud to serve as their Vice Chair for Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment, and Sports Committee. Mayor Aitken shared that she joined Visit Anaheim for an official visit to Mexico City and Guadalajara, Mexico. This visit came at an important time and allowed her to share with Mexico that Anaheim is a great place to visit. She noted that visitors from Mexico make up the largest group of international visitors to the resort districts, and their numbers have remained strong despite the dip in tourism to Anaheim and California and the nation in general. The visit also allowed her the opportunity to meet her counterpart in Guadalajara, Mayor Veronica Delgadillo, who also serves as the first female mayor of Guadalajara. Mayor Aitken shared that the Sister City relationship between Anaheim and Guadalajara was formalized, making it Anaheim's first Sister City in Mexico. City Council Minutes of October 14, 2025 Page 6 of 9 CITY MANAGER'S UPDATE: City Manager Vanderpool provided a general update on Angel Stadium, stating that there are no long-term discussions or imminent plans. The stadium is in the second phase of an ongoing assessment. Testing will continue throughout the off season, working around off-season events. Once the testing is complete, the findings will be reviewed and analyzed as standard procedure, the last step in the assessment will be to hire an engineering firm for a final assessment based on the testing that is being done. The finalized assessment is expected mid-2026. City Manager Vanderpool shared that there is a new format for community District meetings. Three meetings have been completed, but there are three remaining. He encouraged the public to attend meetings that will take place in Districts 2, 5, and 6. He shared that residents could drop in anytime, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Information is also available on the City's website and social media platforms. City Manager Vanderpool invited everyone to a night of community and culture to celebrate a cherished Mexican tradition honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed. The Annual Dia de Los Muertos event will be held on Friday, October 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Center Greens Park. He stated there will be colorful altars, flowers, and live performances that celebrate life, memory, and culture. City Manager Vanderpool shared that the annual Fall Festival and Halloween Parade will be held on Saturday, October 25th. This year, the festival will take place at Center Greens, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The parade will start at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, traveling down Center Street, Harbor Boulevard, and Broadway before it ends at Manchester Avenue. At 6:06 p.m., Mayor Aitken recessed the City Council to address the Anaheim Housing Authority agenda and reconvened at 6:09 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Consent Calendar was considered with Council Member Leon recording a recusal for Item No. 10. MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to waive reading of the resolution and adopt the balance of the consent calendar as presented, in accordance with reports, certifications, and recommendations furnished each City Council Member, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES - 0. Motion carried. [Item No. 10: Council Member Leon recorded a recusal for Item No. 10. MOTION: Council Member Leon moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0; ABSTAIN (Recusal) —1 (Council Member Leon). Motion carried.] B105 3. Receive and file minutes of the Cultural and Heritage Commission meeting of June 19, 2025, the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting of August 27, 2025, and the Public Utilities Board meeting of August 27, 2025. D116 4. Approve recognitions recognizing October 2025 as National Community Planning Month; Anaheim Housing Authority's 50th Anniversary; Isabella Rodriguez for donating proceeds from her lemonade stand to support Gilbert High School's teen program; Sophia Romero for her outstanding leadership and contributions to the community in District 3; and Anaheim Police Department officers and the Bank Manager for their professional handling of the incident at Bank of America. City Council Minutes of October 14, 2025 Page 7 of 9 AGR-15659 5. Approve agreements with Mills Collision Center, Premier Collision Center Inc., Russ Ward AGR-15661 Auto Body, Mahoods Inc., and G.0 Collision Center, in an initial combined amount of AGR-15662 $775,198.42 for the first year, for a cumulative combined amount of $3,875,992.10, plus AGR-15663 applicable sales tax and a 20% contingency, to provide as needed automotive body repair AGR-15664 services, each for a one year term with four one-year optional renewals, and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents and renewal options in accordance with Invitation for Bids No. 412-288243-MQ. Waive the sealed bidding requirements of Council Policy 4.0 and ratify a nine -month extension of the current master agreements with Mills Collision Center, Russ Ward Auto Body, and Premier Collision Center, in a total combined amount of $280,000, for the continued provision of automotive body repair services for critical vehicles during the solicitation process. AGR-15660 6. Authorize award of Purchase Order (Contract No. 515-407202) to All American Lock Corporation, in the amount of $408,864, for the removal and replacement of courtyard doors at the Anaheim Convention Center, and authorize the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute all necessary contractual documents in accordance with Invitation for Bids No. 515- 208900-AH. AGR-15665 7. Approve an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc., in a cumulative amount not to exceed $500,000 including taxes, to perform forensic phlebotomy services for a one year period with four one-year optional renewals; and authorize the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute any cost neutral amendments or renewal options under the terms and conditions of the agreement. AGR-15666 8. Approve the Catalyst Subcontractor Agreement with Charitable Ventures, in the award amount of $749,500, for the Orange County Business Council's California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative — Catalyst Grant to support the Store One project, for a term expiring September 30, 2026, authorize the Housing and Community Development Director, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents for the grant, and to take any actions necessary to implement the agreement and related documents; and increase the Housing and Community Development Department's Fiscal Year 2025/26 revenue and expenditure appropriations accordingly. AGR-15667 9• Approve the Catalyst Subcontractor Agreement with Charitable Ventures, in the award amount of $50,000, for the Orange County Business Council California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative — Catalyst Grant for a Permit Fee Waiver Pilot Program Feasibility Study, for a term expiring September 30, 2026, authorize the Economic Development Director, or designee, to execute the agreement and related documents for the grant, and to take any actions necessary to implement the agreement and other required documents; and increase the Economic Development Department's Fiscal Year 2025/26 revenue and expenditure appropriations accordingly. D129 D114 B105 City Council Minutes of October 14, 2025 Page 8 of 9 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM authorizing the Fire Chief, or designee to accept a grant award on behalf of the City of Anaheim from the Department of Homeland Security for the Fiscal Year 2024 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program and amending the budget accordingly (grant funds in the amount of $8,326,980 inclusive of a local match of $3,192,009). Item No. 10: Council Member Leon recorded a recusal for Item No. 10. MOTION. Council Member Leon moved to approve the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Meeks. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES - 6 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0, ABSTAIN (Recusal) — 1 (Council Member Leon). Motion carried. 11. Approve minutes of the City Council meetings of August 12, 2025, August 26, 2025, and September 9, 2025. BUSINESS CALENDAR: 12. Consider appointments to fill vacancies on the Housing and Community Development Commission for terms expiring December 31, 2026 and December 31, 2028. Housing and Community Development: DISTRICT 4 APPOINTMENT: Marc A. Flores , ,, _(term ending December 31, 2028) (unscheduled vacancy) NOMINATION: Council Member Kurtz nominated Marc A. Flores for the District 4 appointment. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. APPOINTMENT: _ (at -large; tenant representative) (term ending December 31, 2026) APPOINTMENT: Brian J. Stephenson (term ending December 31, 2028) (at -large; tenant representative) NOMINATION: Council Member Balius nominated Brian J. Stephenson for the at -large; tenant representative appointment to the term ending December 31, 2028. ROLL CALL VOTE: AYES — 7 (Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Balius, Leon, Rubalcava, Kurtz, and Maahs); NOES — 0. Nomination approved. City Council Minutes of October 14, 2025 Page 9 of 9 REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS: City Attorney Robert Fabela stated there was no reportable action for Item Nos. 1, 2, and 4. For Item No. 3, the Council approved 6-0 (AYES: Mayor Aitken and Council Members Meeks, Leon, Balius, Kurtz, and Maahs; ABSENT: Council Member Rubalcava) to join Long Beach in filing an amicus brief in support of a Ninth Circuit rehearing en banc in the case of Garcia v. County of Alameda in an effort to support ordinances making it unlawful to be a spectator at illegal street racing events. PUBLIC COMMENTS (non -agenda items): None COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING: Council Member Maahs requested to agendize a proclamation for Judy Koyama, the founding Girl Scout Leader of the Orange County Buddhist Church Troop for their 40th anniversary. She requested to recognize Extra Mile Day on November 1 and stated it is a day to recognize people and organizations in Anaheim who are creating positive change through their extra mile efforts in volunteerism and service. Council Member Leon requested a recognition for the Anaheim High School football team. ADJOURNMENT: Council at 6:13 p.m. With no further business before the Council, Mayor Aitken adjourned the City Respectfully submitted, AThersaass, CIVIC City Clerk Date: 9/27/2025 1:00:19 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] PAVING PATHWAYS TO CITIZENSHIP IN ORANGE COUNTY Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Lou C RREA REPRESENTATIVE/—CALIFORNIA'S 46- DISTRICT Dear Neighbor, DOWNTOW i :�]eANGE coutJfq. This week I was hard at work in Orange County, helping to secure citizenship for our servicemembers, neighbors, friends, and family. From stopping by the citizenship fair in Anaheim to introducing legislation in Washington, I'm committed to making thejourney to citizenship as simple as possible. As I bring your stories to the halls of Congress, I wanted to take a moment to show you what I've been working on. I joined the City of Anaheim's annual Health Fair to host a Citizenship Fair. At the event, 100+ attendees received assistance with completing their N-400 applications. The fair provided legal permanent residents with the opportunity to navigate the naturalization process with guidance from knowledgeable professionals and local legal service providers. This year, my office also hosted a legal clinic where individuals were able to receive a free 30-minute consultation to discuss any of their legal concerns provided by the Orange County Hispanic Bar Association. Congressman Correa helped his neighbors navigate the citizenship process This week I introduced legislation to help pave a way to U.S. citizenship for our servicemembers and veterans. Veterans put their lives on the line to protect our nation and the ideals it represent.The Veteran Service Recognition Act honors that service by making it easier for active duty servicemembers to become citizens and creating a pathway to legal resident status for U.S.Veterans. Fighting for the United States is the ultimate act of patriotism —let's deliver our vets thejustice and equality they deserve. You may have seen that autism has been in the news a lot lately. While the Administration may want to root out neurodiversity, I am here to celebrate it. I'm hosting an event for my neurodivergent neighbors and their friends and family to come together. Join me on October 2nd to eat some good food, make new friends, and learn about federal resources available for neurodivergent people. welcoming hangout where neurodivergent students and their families can learn about federal and —profit resources Connect, laugh, and enjoy a night just for them. CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE: CLASSIC CARS I also stopped by Classic Cars with SAPD, an event organized in collaboration with the Santa Ana Police Department with all proceeds benefitting the SAPOA Widows and Orphans Fund. The Santa Ana PD team had classic cars from clubs in the area for a welcoming event and opportunity for the community to cometogether. This collaboration would have been unthought of just a few years ago when cruising was against the law. I'm glad that we can celebrate this key part of our culture together as a community. Congressman Correa stopped at the Classic Cars festival As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! 0 Visit my websiteto learn more! correa.house. gov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 10/4/2025 2:05:33 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Standing strong during a shutdown Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Lou C RREA REPRESENTATIVE CALIFORNIA'S 46- DISTRICT Dear Neighbor, DOWN70WIy 1 i .5!(AN (u(OU(.Ou I` I 4l,' This week, Congress was unable to pass legislation to fund the government, resulting in a government shutdown. I began the week in Washington, urging my Republican colleagues to keep the government open without defunding the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and other federally subsidized health care programs. I returned to the district to stand with my neighbors and continue fighting for them. This week marks the third government shutdown to occur in the past decade, all under President Donald Trump. Throughout the shutdown, my office will remain open and my staff stands ready to assist all of our constituents with matters dealing with federal agencies. If you have any questions, or need assistance, you can call my office directly at: (714) 559-6190 Here's what you need to know about the shutdown. As you may know, during a government shutdown, thousands of federal workers are expected to work without pay and essential government services grind to a halt. That means our active duty soldiers are going unpaid, fair housing enforcement is stopped, and our air traffic controllers and TSA workers will not be paid until the shutdown ends. I issued a declaration to withhold my salary for the duration of the shutdown. R—",'"' "0— J. LUIS CORREA was«wosar..a xosts 46TH DISTRICT, CALIFORNIA Nau®[crn..nrtc ow Hrxwloxnm. 130'113J5-19� °�• °- °� C0ngrr55 of ti)r allutea 6tate5 3314N Bmwow�. Sur[314 t .,. �., •:e fd 44-Ni D)nu5r of 3irprrsrntanitr5 ULtshmgtan. 13 October 1, 2025 Ji1. (:,;Ir:m. L. Szpindor Chas a Win inL,trativeOfficer I Il1-'8, Capitol Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Ms. Szpindor, Since the Congress was unable to pass a budget, and the government has been shut down, 1 would like to request that my pay be withheld until the government funding is passed and the shutdown is over. It is my understanding that the Constitution requires Members of Congress to receive their pay during a lapse in appropriations. However, I wish to forgo my pay until those most hurt by the shutdown are made whole and ask that my salary be withheld for the duration of a government shutdown. I appreciate your attention to this request. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact my officc at (202) 225-2965. Sincerely,l.� ` k4l J. Luis Correa Member of Congress I began the week in Washington, prepared to vote on legislation that would keep the government open. Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues were unwilling to work with Democrats to ensure that Americans' health care would be unaffected by the legislation that would allow for the government to remain open. I'm fighting to preserve health care for as many Americans as possible and reopen the government. Congressman Correa urged Republicans to fund keyhealth care programs. Click HERE to view his full remarks I also joined my neu rod ivergent neighbors and their friends and family to come together and build community. Together we learned about federal resources and how to embrace what makes us different. Thanks to everyone who stopped by, I'm excited to continue celebrating neurodivergence across Orange County. Congressman Correa hosted Together on the Spectrum As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that matter to our community, and connecting you to important resources. If you are experiencing any issues with a federal agency, my office is here to help. Give us a call at (714) 559-6190. Sincerely, Rep. Lou Correa Member of Congress Sign up for my newsletter to get updates on this issue and others! Visit my websiteto learn more! correa.house. oov Contact Me Washington D.C. 2082 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-2965 Santa Ana Rancho Santiago Community College Building 2323 N. Broadway, Suite 319 Santa Ana, CA 92706 (714) 559-6190 Unsubscribe from future messages. Date: 1Oil 0120251:14:33 PM From: "Rep. Lou Correa" repcorrea@mail8.housecommunications.gov To: "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Meet federal employers at my upcoming job fair Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. , DOWNTH /•�.:)RANGE COUNTo LOU C `- R R EA REPRESENTATIVE O— CALIFORNIA'S 46'" DISTRICT Dear Neighbor, Areyou looking for a new position, or maybe your first job? 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Date: 10/1/2025 9:12:45 AM From "Craig A Durfey" E To: Subject: [EXTERNAL] Screens, Sleep, and White Matter in Childhood and Adolescent Depression Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. HttpsJ/jgnmietwork.comjot Is/jamapediatdcs/fiillarticle/2835092?utm_sowrce=email&uhn_campaigEcontent- shareicons&utm content=article_giWW er>t&ttM mediumsocial& tm ternF100125 Addictive Screen Use Trajectories and Suicidal Behaviors, Suicida HOAG HOSPITAL MENTAL ILLNESS SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTIONS Study: Limiting screen time to 30 minutes a day can reduce depres Kids' Brains & Screens: A ScreenStrong Student Course Paperback — Congressman Correa met with youth advocates to discuss mental hea Will local Government Children's Limit Screentime/Child Abuse ESP How smartphone addiction may be hurting our brains Violence on TV: the effects can stretch from age 3 into the teens Violence on TV: What happens to children who watch? Why 'Brain Rot' Can Hurt Learning — and How One District Is Kicki city of huntington beach ca - Search ESPORTS BRINGS VIOLENCE SCHOOLS HAVE AS EDUCATION// SCREENTIME/CD How internet addiction 'rewires' teenage brains. Date: 10/3/2025 8:43:47 AM Front "Cathy Town" To: "Public Continent" publicconsmut@anabeimnet Subject: [EXTERNAL] The Park at North St and Lido St You don't often get email from Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. --Dear City Council Members: Whose brilliant (facetious) idea was it to place a noisy neighborhood park near residences of senior citizens? Lido Park is a nightmare for Sage Park Apartments for Seniors. It is now early morning of October 3, 2025 (6:30 am - 8:40 am) and leaf blowers, weed cutters and landscape debris cutters noise has been going on. On a daily basis we are subjected to screaming children and loud music playing adults. The proximity to this park is such that we can hear everything. It has impacted the quality of our lives. I am requesting the removal of the children's jungle gym equipment and increased patrol by Anaheim police to keep the overall noise to a reasonable level. Cathy Town Date: 10/3/202512:35:06 PAI From: "Jackie Angel Investor" To: "eComment" ecomment@santa-ana.org, "Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheimnet "Vazque7, Benjamin" bvazquezCksanta-ana.org, "Ryberg, Erinn" erinn rybergCasmca.gov, "Natalie Rubalcava" Cc: NRubalcava(a,anaheimnet Subject: [EXTERNAL] Audit re: Santa Ana Police Officers Association Political Action Committee Attachment: 1000007974.png; Some people who received this message don't often get email from Learn why this is important Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Remember this Erinn Ryberg?? We Never Forget. Your silence will never be forgotten. We greatly abhor our dollars going to sexual predators, corrupt politicians and pedophiles. Chief of Staff-Assemblymember Avelino Valencia - California State Assembly erinn.ryberg@asm.ca.gov Capitol Office Phone: (916) 319-2068 David Penaloza for Assembly 2026 Committee for Candidate David Penaloza $11,800.00 Avelino Valencia $5,900.00 Americas Physician Groups CA $5,900.00 Anaheim Police Association $5,900.00 James Ramos INDIVIDUAL $5,900.00 Santa Ana Police Officers Association https://www.transDarencvusa.ora/ca/committee/david-r)enaloza-for-assemblv-2026-1477969-ctl/contributors Avelino Valencia for Senate 2026 Committee for Candidate Avelino Valencia $443,189 Cash on Hand $509,166 Total Contributions $122,244 https://www.transparencyusa.orci/ca/co mmi ttee/aveli no-va lenci a-for-senate-2026-1477383-ctl/contributors Request 25-2399 (64 files can be found here) Please provide Form 460 for the Santa Ana Police Officers Association Political Action Committee and Independent Expenditure Committee from 2013 to their most recent 460 filing. 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(City of Santa Ana website and financial reports is horrible by the way) -Matthew Cunningham dba "Orange County Independent, OC Independent, Anaheim Observer" -Art Pedroza dba "New Santa Ana" -Patricia Wenskunas dba "Crime Survivors Inc., Crime Survivors Action PAC" hftps://cilyofsantaanaca.nextrequest.com/requests/25-2399 Furthermore, while all of this was occurring, the Santa Ana Police Officers Association Independent Expenditure Committee funneled $15,900 into the state treasurer's bid to get re-elected, making them one of her biggest campaign contributors. https://ana hei m i nvestigator.com/2022/02/03/californi a -state -treasure r-backed-two-new-laws-to-help-santa-a na-police-uni o n- president-increase-hi s-pension/ In a highly unusual move, the Santa Ana Police Officers Association, under the leadership of Gerry Serrano, their president, spent approximately $2,500 in a failed effort to help then -future Councilman Avelino Valencia III get re-elected to his seat on the Central Committee of the Orange County Democratic Party in March 2020, according to campaign finance reports filed with the City of Santa Ana on July 31 st of that year. https://anahei mi nvestigator.com/2021 /12/21 /santa-ana-police-union-spent-2500-to-help-re-elect-future-councilman-to- democratic-party-central-committee/ Two letters The Anaheim Investigator obtained from the California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) through the public records act show that six members of the state legislature not only quietly lent their names in support of a bid by Gerry Serrano, president of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association, to increase his future pension earnings, but circumstantial evidence suggests at least five of them received hefty campaign contributions in return for their efforts. https:l/anaheiminvestigator.com/2022/06/1 3/six-state-legi slators-signed-letters-backing-santa-ana-police-union-presidents-bid- to-i ncrease-pension/ The state of California has agreed to pay a former employee $350,000 to settle her claims that Democratic state Treasurer Fiona Ma sexually harassed her. hftps://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/californi a-settles-sexual-harassment-clai ms-ag ai nst-state-treasure r-fiona-ma/ Councilman Avelino Valencia III quietly employed Tina Arias Miller, the girlfriend of a top associate to Gerry Serrano, president of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association, as a "Senior Policy Aide" https://ana hei mi nvestigator.com/2022/11103/a na hei m-city-co unci lman-q ui etly-employed-g i rlfri end-of-top-serra no-associ ate -as - senior -policy -aide/ Anaheim City Council Natalie Rubalcava is quietly no longer working for California Assemblyman Avelino Valencia as his district director. https://voi ceofoc.o ra/2023/12/a na hei m-city-co unci lwoma n-nata li e-ruba lcava-a ui etly-out-a s-state-asse mblvma ns-district-d i rector/ #AnaheimAudit 2023-133 City of Anaheim It Has Not Properly Managed Tourism -Related Contracts and Millions of Dollars in Related Funds The city entered into contracts with and disbursed more than $100 million to Visit Anaheim, and the Chamber received from both the city and Visit Anaheim more than $6 million in public funds from fiscal years 2012-13 through 2021-22. In general, we determined that the city lacked a meaningful contract monitoring process and did not properly manage the contracts it entered into with these entities, resulting in unallowable spending and unmet deliverables. https://www.auditor.ca.gov/reports/2023-133/ The felony charge alleged Todd Ament defrauded a cannabis company by pocketing a portion of $225,000 intended to lobby Anaheim to legalize https://www.lati mes.co m/soca l/d ai lypi lottenterta i nme nt/story/2025-09-27/a nahe i m-todd-ament-cannabis Former Anaheim Chamber CEO Todd Ament getting new plea deal that might reduce charges https://www.ocreg i ster.co m/2025/08/08/fo rmer-a na he i m-chambe r-ceo-todd-a me nt-g etti ng-new-plea-dea I -that -might -red uce- charges/ 12:18 *,A 0 250io q erinn ryberg 1 `, Erinn Ryberg - Legislative and Regulatory Advocate for Health Policy at Associatio... 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Dr. Nicholas Kardaras is at the forefront of psychologists sounding the alarm about the impact of excessive technology on younger brains. In Glow Kids, he described what screen time does to children, calling it "digital heroin". Now, in Digital Madness, Dr. Kardaras turns his attention to our teens and young adults and looks at the mental health impact of tech addiction and corrosive social media. In Digital Madness, Dr. Kardaras answers the question of why young people's mental health is deteriorating as we become a more technologically advanced society. While enthralled with shiny devices and immersed in Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat, our young people are struggling with record rates of depression, loneliness, anxiety, overdoses and suicide. What's driving this mental health epidemic? Our immersion in toxic social media has created polarizing extremes of emotion and addictive dependency, while also acting as a toxic "digital social contagion", spreading a variety of psychiatric disorders. The algorithm -fueled polarity of social media also shapes the brain's architecture into inherently pathological and reactive "black and white" thinking —toxic for politics and society, but also symptomatic of several mental disorders. Digital Madness also examines how the profit -driven titans of Big Tech have created our unhealthy tech -dependent lifestyle: sedentary, screen -staring, addicted, depressed, isolated and empty —all in the pursuit of increased engagement, data mining and monetization. 7 But there is a solution. Dr. Kardaras offers a path out of our crisis, using examples from classical philosophy that encourage resilience, critical thinking and the pursuit of sanity -sustaining purpose in people's lives. Digital Madness is a crucial book for parents, educators, therapists, public health professionals, and policymakers who are searching for ways to restore our young people's mental and physical health. Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids - and How to Break the Trance Paperback - September 26, 2017 by Nicholas Kardaras (Author) 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,317) 4.1 on Goodreads 2,924 ratings See all formats and editions From addiction expert Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, a startling argument that technology has profoundly affected the brains of children —and not for the better. We've all seen them: kids hypnotically staring at glowing screens in restaurants, in playgrounds and in friends' houses —and the numbers are growing. Like a virtual scourge, the illuminated glowing faces —the Glow Kids —are multiplying. But at what cost? Is this just a harmless indulgence or fad like some sort of digital hula - hoop? Some say that glowing screens might even be good for kids —a form of interactive educational tool. Don't believe it. In Glow Kids, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras will examine how technology —more specifically, age -inappropriate screen tech, with all of its glowing ubiquity —has profoundly affected the brains of an entire generation. Brain imaging research is showing that stimulating glowing screens are as dopaminergic (dopamine activating) to the brain's pleasure center as sex. And a growing mountain of clinical research correlates screen tech with disorders like ADHD, addiction, anxiety, depression, increased aggression, and even psychosis. Most shocking of s all, recent brain imaging studies conclusively show that excessive screen exposure can neurologically damage a young person's developing brain in the same way that cocaine addiction can. Kardaras will dive into the sociological, psychological, cultural, and economic factors involved in the global tech epidemic with one major goal: to explore the effect all of our wonderful shiny new technology is having on kids. 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In Wired Child, learn why a bevy of social media friends won't keep teens from feeling empty inside and turning to cutting for relief. See how our kids have become smartphone experts who struggle in reading, math, and the other educational basics that colleges consider in deciding admissions. Wired Child gives you the confidence and skills you need to safely navigate your children through a rapidly shifting media landscape. Dr. Freed offers concrete parenting strategies that will help you create the strong family kids need and encourage their school success. You'll also learn how to protect kids from destructive tech addictions, and instead guide them to use technology productively as a positive force for their future. 0 U/www ainiazoin� uu r � lii c � liii ll� I c� ll� liii uu r liii uu � � liii ll� JIB liii liii �� �u c � a u ' i II�� II��� II iii :=� c .�. liii II V IlII I r i .! uirll " II Ekuirlllw,lIII II c_ d IncE rI ii p III II i Eh uu I�IlL.liii .) 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The psychological science is so powerful that it is able to persuade youth, at a genetic level, that sitting sedentary on playtime screens is better than running and playing, better than engaging with school, better than spending time with family. The result is a tragic public health crisis for kids. Dr. Freed —who has devoted his career to exposing what's hiding behind kids' screens and who has been featured in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal —asks a crucial question: "Who's protecting the kids?" He shows that leading "health based" institutions, which claim to shield children, are actually funded by industry and promote unsafe screens. Parents and others who care for youth need the truth about the impact of consumer tech on kids and how to provide them healthy and happy lives. Freed uncovers how a small group of tech -involved parents is rejecting the push to put kids on screens to instead provide their own children a science -based childhood focused on real -life activities. Better Than Real Life shows how you can provide your kids the healthy lives they need —in the real world. Get the book today. 10 Parenting in the Screen Age: A Guide for Calm Conversations Paperback - September 16, 2020 by Delaney Ruston MD (Author) 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (38) 4.1 on Goodreads 39 ratings See all formats and editions Does every conversation with your child or teen about screen time blow up into a fight? Or maybe you avoid bringing up the topic but silently harbor worry and frustration. How can you better understand what you're up against — and most importantly, ensure the healthiest screen time possible? In Parenting in the Screen Age, award -winning filmmaker, and mental health advocate Dr. Delaney Ruston distills more than a decade of communications research into a definitive guide for today's parents. Packed with evidence -based insights on screen time from researchers, input from kids and teens, and solutions drawn from Dr. Ruston's own messy parenting struggles, this guide shows you how to start — and sustain — productive family talks about technology. You'll learn how to: Bring up screen time without making your child or teen defensive; Talk through difficult issues like online social cruelty, sexting, and mental health; Engage your child in creating boundaries around Netflix, video gaming, and social media; Have screen time limits that actually work — with less of the sneaking or arguing. During the COVID pandemic or after, this book will help you lead your child to become more tech -wise and life balanced — empowering them to build a healthier relationship with our digital world, now and into their future Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four -Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen -Time. 11 htitI , // C Il a l� uglot i11 o pa � lu � uu r � ll� t-1 /f/r �; w� � liii ll� liii uu � w �h w When reading to learn, what works best for students — printed books or digital texts? Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four -Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen -Time. Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four -Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen -Time Audible Logo Audible Audiobook - Unabridged Victoria L. Dunckley MD (Author), Coleen Mario (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher) 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (718) See all formats and editions Increasing numbers of parents grapple with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Revved up and irritable, many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar illness, autism, or other disorders, but don't respond well to treatment. They are then medicated, often with poor results and unwanted side effects. Based on emerging scientific research and extensive clinical experience, integrative child psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Dunckley has pioneered a four -week program to treat the frequent underlying cause, Electronic Screen Syndrome (ESS). Dr. Dunckley has found that everyday use of interactive screen devices - such as computers, video games, smartphones, and tablets - can easily overstimulate a child's nervous system, triggering a variety of stubborn symptoms. In contrast, she's discovered that a strict electronic fast single-handedly improves mood, focus, sleep, and behavior, regardless of the child's diagnosis. Offered now in this audiobook, this simple intervention can produce a life -changing shift in brain function - all without cost or medication. Dr. Dunckley provides hope for parents who feel that their child has been misdiagnosed or inappropriately medicated, by presenting an alternative explanation for their child's difficulties and a concrete plan for treating them. htt I-Bralin-,, u lloboo /d �P4CII IIL. Iiii M=�. E°° liiill lIII! 'III III II d uir Illwi uu r III . III u9 II! I" d I 3. llw,i II i III I� t .) I1II II iin vdv114oW1kCViniW84., 12 liii liiill�V � �h � d III "°i�II II ii , wSIIKZcI ct;1Dr ;IIl.. 26v11--11--t5R1kuMin14voMMtVed1k&d1bM M � ccuu liii uu�ur c �h ii ' 33.Iu rc lui M= crccuu t;li iinuic l Ik / r Teacher pointing to raised hands in classroom Voices Contributor: Distance learning? Even my students will tell you that's not the future May 26, 2020 We can learn a lot about the importance of print by asking students themselves. Overwhelmingly, college students report they concentrate, learn or remember best with paper, according to my research and studies conducted by colleagues. For instance, students say that when reading hard copy, "everything sinks in more" and can be pictured "more vividly." When reading digitally, they admit they get distracted by things like online social media or YouTube. However, not all students relish reading in print. Several of the more than 400 1 surveyed commented that digital texts seemed shorter than the print versions (when they're actually the same length) or declared that digital is more entertaining and print can be boring. They said things like digital screens "keep me awake" or "print can tire you out really fast" no matter how interesting the book. Such attitudes support research that finds when students are allowed to choose how much time to spend reading a passage, many speed more quickly through the digital version — and do worse on the comprehension test. Reading digitally only started becoming a norm about a decade ago, thanks to advancements in technology and consumer products such as e-readers and tablet computers. Meanwhile, another seismic shift was beginning to happen in education. Academic courses, and then whole degree programs, became available online at universities before such technology -driven offerings percolated down through the lower grades. As academic a -books made their way onto the market, students and faculty alike saw these more affordable digital versions as a way to combat the high cost of print textbooks. Open educational resources — teaching and learning materials available free (almost always online) — also became another popular option. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Communications Commission unveiled a plan for all K-12 schools to transition from print to digital 13 textbooks by 2017. The rationale? Improve education, but also cost savings. The big three textbook publishers (Pearson, McGraw-Hill Education, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) were quick to develop digital initiatives for K-12 materials. The pace accelerated in higher education as well, most recently with inclusive - access models, where publishers provide reduced -price digital texts to all course enrollees. Regrettably, both the textbook industry and school decision -makers rushed to embrace digital reading platforms without assessing potential educational implications. Yet below the radar, teachers and students have often recognized the educational mismatch. A recent survey by the research group Bay View Analytics found that 43% of college faculty believe students learn better with print materials — the same message students have been sending, when we bother to ask. Yes, cost issues need to be addressed, and yes, digital has a vital place in contemporary education. But so does print. There's a pressing need to rethink the balance between print and digital learning tools. When choosing educational materials, educators — and parents — have to consider many factors, including subject matter, cost, and convenience. However, it's also important to remember that research findings usually tip the scales toward print as a more effective learning tool. What can parents and educators do? For starters, explore students' perceptions about which reading medium helps them concentrate and learn more easily. Conduct a short survey and discuss the results with students in class or at home. Make sure everyone who has a stake in students' education — teachers, librarians, administrators and parents — thinks about the consequences of their choices. The pandemic drove society to educational triage, not just by pivoting to digital materials but also by reducing curricular rigor. As schools continue to reopen and rethink their educational goals, research about learning should be used to help find the right balance between screens and print in the digital age. Naomi S. Baron is professor emerita of linguistics at American University and author of "How We Read Now: Strategic Choices for Print, Screen, and Audio." 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Based on emerging scientific research and extensive clinical experience, integrative child psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Dunckley has pioneered a four -week program to treat the frequent underlying cause, Electronic Screen Syndrome (ESS). Dr. Dunckley has found that everyday use of interactive screen devices - such as computers, video games, smartphones, and tablets - can easily overstimulate a child's nervous system, triggering a variety of stubborn symptoms. In contrast, she's discovered that a strict electronic fast single-handedly improves mood, focus, sleep, and behavior, regardless of the child's diagnosis. Offered now in this audiobook, this simple intervention can produce a life -changing shift in brain function - all without cost or medication. Dr. Dunckley provides hope for parents who feel that their child has been misdiagnosed or inappropriately medicated, by presenting an alternative explanation for their child's difficulties and a concrete plan for treating them. � �llI l ioni uu i i c iinu ill eset-� t r-w l iiii ll� -�Il r lii iin-, 15 When the text is longer than about 500 words, readers generally perform better on comprehension tests with print passages. The superiority of print especially shines through when experimenters go beyond questions having superficial answers to those whose responses require inferences, details about the text, or remembering when and where in a story an event took place. Part of the explanation for discrepancies between print and digital test scores involves the physical properties of paper. We often use the place in the book (at the beginning, halfway through) or location on a page as a memory marker. But equally important is a reader's mental perspective. People tend to put more effort into reading print than reading digitally. We have great opportunity to bring awareness about experts from videos in school location to students under SB 224 K-12 Health year 2021- 2022 education law about screen time a link from the list have been combine into one list. Valley High raised the curtain on its newly renovated performing arts center this week. The $37 million project created a new professional space for students and the community to enjoy, school officials said at Monday's ribbon -cutting celebration. Great opportunity to utilize space address awareness the screentime addictions, cognitive delay, brain rot, anxieties by presentation. From website Valley High celebrates renovated arts center/great oportunity for Thank You Craig Durfey Founder of P.R.D.C. 16 9/19/25, 11:48 AM BoardDocse Plus Book Policy Manual Section Article 5 - Students Title Reclaiming Attention: Limiting Distractions, Supporting Wellness Code 5131.8 Status Active Adopted September 3, 2025 Policy on Student Phone Use, Cyberbullying, and Social Media Safety Purpose: The Long Beach Unified School District Governing Board recognizes that while it supports the advancements and contributions of communication science and technology, especially as tools for addressing equity challenges and change efforts in complex systems (National Equity Project), the excessive use of smartphones, personal wireless devices and social media in school settings is contributing to academic underperformance and a growing mental health crisis among students nationally and globally. Researchers Louis Phillipe-Beland and Richard Murphy show in the Journal of Labour Economics that in England, for example, restrictions on phone use caused student test scores to improve by 6.41% of a standard deviation. "This effect is driven by the most disadvantaged and underachieving pupils." Their research also finds that the impact of banning phones for these students is equivalent to an additional hour a week in school, or to increasing the school year by five days (Beland, L.-P.,_.a Murphy, R. 2016). The Long Beach Unified School District Governing Board here distinguishes between technology that contributes meaningfully, positively, and productively to student creativity, the educational standards of the district, and the District's Graduate Profile, and technology that uses persuasive architecture (Rose, J., &Macgregor, O, 2021) to harm student's ability to achieve those goals. The addictive and disinhibited design of social media and platform enabled technologies is significantly affecting students' attention, learning, emotional well-being and overall school safety. This has led to increased distraction in class, students suffering from anxiety and/or depression, increased conflict and engagement in unsafe online behaviors, and erosion of social and emotional norms important for healthy interpersonal interaction and human development (Twenge, J. M., Spitzberg, B. H., & Campbell, W. K., 2019). Schools are also contending with cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and the misuse of school or district logos by anonymous social media accounts. Despite repeated concerns, social media companies rarely intervene, leaving educators with limited tools to safeguard students. This policy addresses the harmful impacts of excessive phone use, social media, and platform enabled technologies in school settings, and aims to create learning environments that prioritize focus, cognitive resilience, self -efficacy, well-being, equity, and respectful, safe interactions for all students. It is our duty to protect students from the harmful effects of excessive phone use and social media while they are in our care. Just as we recognize the need to attempt to safeguard them from dangers like tobacco (Baumeister,. RF., 2017), drugs, and weapons, research now shows that social media addiction can be just as harmful. Studies link it to rising anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and cognitive decline (Katella, K., 2024).). The constant barrage of harmful content, curated by algorithms and machine learning using persuasive architectures to drive target advertising strategies, combined with the dopamine -driven cycle of likes and notification nudges are eroding students' mental health and focus and can lead to detrimental behaviors that are contrary to their educational goals (Mark, G., 2023, p. 252) Schools should be safe spaces where students are shielded from these dangers and common norms of Attention can be cultivated and respected (Tran, J. L., 2015). Classrooms should serve as "attentional sanctuaries," free from distractions, where students can fully engage in learning and build the focus needed for future success (Burnett, D. G., & Mitchell, E., 2025). By combining cell phone limits with social media safety protocols, LBUSD will create a unified approach to enhancing student well-being, and improving academic outcomes. https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/lbusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CL7SAB71ACEF# 1/6 9/19/25, 11:48 AM BoardDocse Plus Personal and/or Wearable Communication Device Restrictions Personal and/or wearable communication devices such as smartphones, smart watches, smart glasses, gaming devices, wired and/or wireless headphones, personal cameras or other mobile communication devices shall be restricted at school for student use based on the differentiated guidelines listed below. However, students are strongly encouraged to refrain from bringing personal electronic communication devices to school. 1. Students in Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade must keep all phones and personal electronic devices turned off and stored in their backpacks/bags throughout the school day. Once students arrive on campus, these devices must remain off and out of sight during all school hours. 2. Students in Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade must keep all phones and personal electronic devices turned off and stored in their backpacks/bags at all times while participating in before- and after - school extended learning programs. 3. Students in 6th through 8th grade must keep all phones and personal electronic devices turned off and stored in their backpacks/bags throughout the school day. Once students arrive on campus, these devices must remain off and out of sight during all school hours. 4. Students in 6th through 8th grade must keep all phones and personal electronic devices turned off and stored in their backpacks/bags at all times while participating in before- and after -school extended learning programs. 5. Students in 9th through 12th grade must keep all phones and personal electronic devices turned off and stored in their backpacks/bags during instructional time, from the beginning to the end of each class period. 6. All students grades TK-12 must keep all phones and personal electronic devices stored in their backpacks/bags all times while using restrooms, and also while participating in field trips and/or work based learning experiences that occur during the school day. A student shall not be prohibited from possessing or using a personal and/or wearable communication device under any of the following circumstances: 1. In case of emergency, or in response to a perceived threat of danger 2. When an administrator grants permission to the student to possess or use a mobile communication device (including in designated areas), subject to any reasonable limitation imposed by that administrator 3. When a licensed physician or surgeon determines that the possession or use is necessary for the student's health and well-being 4. When the possession or use is required by the student's individualized education program (IEP) or 504 plan Student Expectations and Acceptable Use Cyberbullying, Inappropriate Use of Social Media Platforms and Misuse of Electronic Devices Any student who engages in cyberbullying, whether on campus or off campus, in a manner that causes or is likely to cause a substantial disruption to school activities or attendance, may be subject to disciplinary action. This includes the use of personal or wearable communication devices and/or social media to intimidate, harass, threaten or harm others. Disciplinary measures may include suspension or expulsion, in accordance with district policies, administrative regulations and applicable law. The district may also involve law enforcement if a student is suspected of engaging in any activity that violates the law. Use of Personal and/or wearable communication devices for Filming, Recording, and Photography Students may not use Personal and/or wearable communication devices to film, record or photograph others in a way that violates their privacy. This includes capturing images, audio, or video of students, staff, parents, guardians, caregivers, vendors or visitors without explicit permission from the individuals involved. https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/lbusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CL7SAB71 ACEF# 2/6 9/19/25, 11:48 AM BoardDocse Plus Filming, recording or photography is strictly prohibited during times when phone use is not allowed. This includes the entire school day for students in Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade, and during instructional time for high school students which includes from the beginning to the end of each class period. Students are also prohibited at all times from recording or photographing any individuals engaged in fights, physical altercations, acts of violence or criminal behavior, on campus or at school or district -sponsored events. At no time may students film, record or photograph anyone in restrooms or locker rooms. Impersonation and Electronic Misrepresentation Students are prohibited from using electronic devices or online platforms to impersonate another person with the intent to harm, threaten, intimidate or cause substantial disruption to the school environment. This includes creating fake profiles, sending messages or posting content that falsely represents another individual. Students who engage in such conduct may be subject to disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, in accordance with district policies that address threats, harassment or disruption of school activities. Additionally, such behavior may violate state law and result in legal consequences. The district may also involve law enforcement if a student is suspected of engaging in any activity that violates the law. Inappropriate Use of Apps The use of digital applications ("apps") by students on personal or school -issued devices must support learning, safety and respectful interactions. Inappropriate use of apps includes, but is not limited to, accessing or sharing explicit content, engaging in cyberbullying or harassment, using anonymous messaging or location -based platforms to intimidate or threaten others and participating in online challenges that encourage harmful or disruptive behavior. Students are also prohibited from using apps to impersonate others, falsify identities, or bypass school internet filters, monitoring systems or usage restrictions. Certain apps that promote or facilitate academic dishonesty, gambling, hate speech or self -harm are considered especially dangerous and are not permitted on school premises or during school hours. The district reserves the right to take disciplinary action when the use of apps causes a substantial disruption to school activities or creates an unsafe environment for students or staff. Violations may result in the restriction of device privileges, suspension or other consequences consistent with Board policy, administrative regulations and applicable law. School -Level Implementation Site -Based Plans for Response and Intervention Each school site must establish a clear plan outlining expectations for appropriate use of personal and/or wearable communication devices and the staff response, intervention and consequences for misuse. These plans should be shared with students and families at the start of the school year and may include progressive discipline, device confiscation and restorative practices that reflect the values of equity and student well-being. Site administrators may adopt additional procedures that align with district policy and applicable laws. Addressing Misuse and Confiscation When a student uses a personal and/or wearable communication device in an unauthorized manner, school staff may intervene. This can include disciplinary action and confiscation of the device. Confiscated devices must be stored securely and returned to the student, their parent or guardian, or turned over to site administration or law enforcement if necessary. School officials should contact the student's parent, guardian or caregiver if a personal and/or wearable communication device is confiscated. If a school official reasonably suspects that a student's device contains evidence of a violation of school rules or the law, a search may be conducted in accordance with Board Policy 5145.12 (Search and Seizure). Classroom Management Teachers may require students to store their personal and/or wearable communication devices in designated classroom locations, such as phone caddies or locking systems, during instructional time to support focused learning. This expectation must be approved by the school principal in advance. If implemented, teachers must notify students' parents, guardians or caregivers at the start of the school year or prior to the time the expectation is introduced after the school year begins. https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/lbusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CL7SAB71 ACEF# 3/6 9/19/25, 11:48 AM BoardDocs® Plus Repeated Violations and Enforcement Repeated violations may result in progressive response and intervention, including parent contact, restricted device privileges and suspension if appropriate. In certain cases, parent retrieval of confiscated devices may be required. All enforcement measures must comply with applicable laws and district policies. District Responsibility and Liability The Long Beach Unified School District is not responsible for personal and/or wearable communication devices that students choose to bring to school or school -sponsored activities. The district will not reimburse for any devices that are lost, stolen or damaged, even if they are confiscated by staff. Communication and Emergency Protocols Effective enforcement depends on ongoing communication among students, families, teachers and administrators. School and district expectations regarding device use must be shared with families annually. Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact school offices for urgent messages during the school day. In emergencies, students may use a school phone to communicate with a parent or guardian. References The Office of the Surgeon General. (2023). The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health . In The US Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/youth-mental-health/social-media/index.html Baumeister, R. F. (2017). Addiction, cigarette smoking, and voluntary control of action: Do cigarette smokers lose their free will? Addictive Behaviors Reports, 5, 67-84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abrep.2017.01.003 Beland, L.-P., & Murphy, R. (2016). III Communication: Technology, distraction & student performance. Labour Economics, 41(1), 61-76. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.labeco.2016.04.004 Burnett, D. G., & Mitchell, E. (2025). Attention sanctuaries: Social practice guidelines and emergent strategies in attention activism. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1111/nyas.15313 Katella, K. (2024, June 17). How Social Media Affects Your Teen's Mental Health: A Parent's Guide. Yale Medicine; Yale Medicine. https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/social-media-teen-mental-health-a-parents-guide Mark, G. (2023). Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity (p. 252). Hanover Square Press. National Equity Project. (n.d.). Liberatory Design. National Equity Project. https://www.nationalequityproject.org/frameworks/liberatory-design Rose, J., & Macgregor, O. (2021). The Architecture of Algorithm -driven Persuasion. Journal of Information Architecture, 6(1), 7-40. https://doi.org/10.55135/1015060901/211.009/2.037 State Superintendent Thurmond Calls for Restrictions on Cell Phone Use in Schools. (2024, August 13). California Department of Education. https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/neZyr24/yr24rel39.asp Tran, J. L. (2015). The Right to Attention. Indiana Law Journal, 91(3). https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2600463 Twenge, J. M., Spitzberg, B. H., & Campbell, W. K. (2019). Less in -person social interaction with peers among U.S. adolescents in the 21st century and links to loneliness. Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 36(6), 1892-1913. https://doi.org/10.1177/0265407519836170 LBUSD Board of Education Policy BP 5030 - Student Wellness BP 5131 - Conduct BP 5131.2 - Bullying BP5141.52 Suicide Prevention Grades 7-12 BP 5144 - Discipline https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/lbusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CL7SAB71 ACEF# 4/6 9/19/25, 11:48 AM BoardDocse Plus BP 5144.1 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process BP 5145.3 - Nondiscrimination/Harassment BP 5145.7 - Sexual Harassment BP 5145.12 - Search & Seizure BP 6163.4 - Student Use of Technology State of California Penal Code § 528.5 - Electronic Impersonation Penal Code § 647(j) - Invasion of Privacy Penal Code § 647.7 - Use of Devices in Locker Rooms/Restrooms Penal Code § 647.6 - Harassment of Minors Penal Code § 653.2 - Indirect Electronic Harassment Penal Code § 647(b)(3) - Distribution of Harmful Matter to Minors Penal Code § 289.6 - Distribution of Intimate Images (formerly "revenge porn") Penal Code § 594 - Vandalism (includes digital graffiti or logo misuse) Penal Code § 148.3 - False Emergency Reporting (e.g., 'swatting") Penal Code § 422 - Criminal Threats Penal Code § 415 - Disturbing the Peace (including school disruption via posts) Penal Code § 33000 et seq. - Hate Crimes Assembly Bill 272 (2019) - Pupils: Use of Smartphones, An act to add Section 48901.7 to the Education Code, relating to pupils Assembly Bill 3216 (2024), amending California Education Code § 48901.7 - Phone -Free Schools Act Education Code §§ 234-234.5 Safe Place to Learn Education Code §§ 48900 & 48900.4 Suspension Grounds Education Code § 48900(r) Cyberbullying Education Code § 48900.2 Sexual Harassment Education Code § 48900.4 Harassment Education Code § 48900.7 Terroristic Threats Education Code § 48901.5 Device Use Education Code § 48901.7 Victim Rights Education Code § 51512 Unauthorized Recording Federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - Online Privacy Fourth Amendment, U.S. Constitution - Search & Seizure Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), 20 U.S.C. § 6301 et seq. - Student Success Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688 - Gender Equity Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq. - Special Education Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794 - Disability Rights Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 - Race/National Origin Discrimination Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 - Sex -Based Harassment Definitions and Scope Personal and/or wearable communication devices refers to cell phones, smartphones, and other personal electronic devices (such as smart watches, headphones or audio earpieces, smart glasses and handheld games) that are the personal property of a student and not issued by a school for educational purposes. The definition does not include laptop computers or tablets. Social Media Platforms: Social media describes Internet -based and mobile technology communication tools with a focus on interactivity, user participation and information sharing in multiple ways. Social media refers to venues such as blogs, video/photo posting sites, social networks and forums. Some typical social media sites include: Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Tik Tok and Pinterest. This policy is not limited to these specific sites, but applies to all social media sites and communications platforms. Digital Applications: Digital applications, commonly referred to as "apps," are software programs designed to run on mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearable technology, as well as on computers. These apps include, but are not limited to, social networking platforms (e.g., Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat), messaging services (e.g., WhatsApp, Discord), anonymous posting or chat apps (e.g., Yik Yak, Whisper), AI tools, gaming apps with social or communication features and browser -based tools or extensions. Many apps are designed to engage users https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/lbusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CL7SAB71 ACEF# 5/6 9/19/25, 11:48 AM BoardDocs® Plus through real-time feedback, location tracking, content sharing, and algorithm -driven recommendations, which can encourage compulsive use, diminish attention and expose users to inappropriate content or harmful interactions. Given their widespread influence, the use of digital applications in school settings requires thoughtful boundaries Students are expected to use apps responsibly and only in alignment with the school's educational mission and policies governing acceptable use of technology. Adopted: September 3, 2025 https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/lbusd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CL7SAB71ACEF# 6/6 bh,,. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE /rnpf`caa✓ing hoaaltta. Iraspaing Change, Media Contact Libbie Hough Communications Manager and Public Information Officer Office: 919-245-2562; (hough@orangecountync.gov Orange County Board of Health Champions Youth Mental Health with Resolution on Screen Time HILLSBOROUGH, NC (April 29, 2025) — In recognition of growing concerns over the effects of excessive screen time and social media use on youth mental health, the Orange County Board of Health unanimously approved a resolution aimed at promoting healthier screen habits among children and adolescents. Timed to coincide with Screen -Free Week (May 5-11, 2025), a national celebration that encourages children, families, schools, and communities to enjoy life beyond screens, the resolution highlights the urgent need for local action. Research cited in the resolution, including findings from the U.S. Surgeon General and the American Psychological Association, underscores the association between excessive screen use and rising rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges among youth. The Orange County Board of Health calls on families, schools, and community organizations to promote balanced technology use and encourages participation in Screen -Free Week activities. The resolution also urges policymakers to support education, advocacy, and community initiatives that help children develop healthier relationships with digital technology. To read the full resolution, visit the Board of Health's webpage. Dr. Amy Fowler, pediatrician, member of the Orange County Board of Health, and Board of County Commissioners emphasized the importance of the resolution: "Many kids I see are spending too much time on screens and it is taking time away from more productive activities like sleep, outdoor play, and engagement with friends and family. As we see screen time increase, we are also seeing its impacts on mental health." Orange County residents are invited to take part in Screen -Free Week events and activities. For more information about Screen -Free Week, visit screenfree.org. The Orange County Health Department exists to enhance quality of life, promote the health, and preserve the environment for everyone in Orange County. For information about the Health Department visit Ora ngeCountyNC.Gov/Health 300 West Tryon Street I Hillsborough, NC 1 919-245-2400 1 Ora ngeCountyNC.Gov/Health W H z W W ce. V) c W LT I ;/i W z W 0 'U 4-1 .m V 0 0 C 0 41+ c 4J 0 O�m m 4 til .mw C. .m as E -W 1� E 0 V a m ba 016� 'Y Fv E ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Improving health. Inspiring change. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA USE, SCREEN TIME, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, according to a recent survey one-third of all teens report being online and using social media platforms "almost constantly";' and WHEREAS, a 2023 U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory warned that while social media may offer benefits, there is growing evidence of risks to youth mental health including anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of sleep;2 and WHEREAS, studies have found correlations between time spent on social media and mental health including one study that found risk of anxiety and depression doubled in youth that spent more than three hours daily on social media;3 and WHEREAS, adolescence represents a critical time in the brain development and studies have reported social media may result in addictive behavior, decreased attention span, and lower test scores;4,5,6 and WHEREAS, growing reports suggest social media can expose youth to cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and heavily edited comparisons that can lead to eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, and suicidal ideation;6 and WHEREAS, evidence -based strategies to reduce the risks of social media include implementing device -free school policies, setting screen -time limits at home, avoiding screens before bedtime, and educating families about the psychological effects of social media;67 8 and WHEREAS, time spent on social media and screens decreases time for exercise, sleep, in -person time with friends, and other activities that are thought to improve mental health and healthy social development (for youth and adults).2,3,4,s,6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on this 26t" day of March 2025, that we the Orange County Board of Health: 1. Recognize social media use among youth as a significant public health concern and mental health risk. 2. Recommend parents and caregivers establish screen -time limits for their children/teens, particularly restricting device use on school nights and before bedtime, to promote healthy sleep habits. 3. Urge parents to consider delaying getting their children smartphones and exploring pledges with other parents like the "Wait Until 8th" initiative.9 4. Encourage parents and young people to explore the resources listed below to further understand the impact of digital technology on youth development. 5. Support "Away for the Day" policies in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools that restrict personal device use during school hours to support focus and well-being. 6. Suggest Orange County school districts or the county explore joining ongoing class action lawsuits against social media companies, with the goals of funding additional mental health services for youth and/or requiring social media companies to improve their age verification and parental controls.10 7. Support the countywide adoption of "Screen -Free Week" during May 5-11, 2025, as observed by Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools and encourage parents and children of the county to participate.11 8. Support statewide legislation, such as Senate Bill 55, that would join NC with other states in requiring school districts to have policies around use of cellphones during the day and nationwide legislation that would require social media companies to have more effective age/parental consent verification. 12.13 9. Support educational efforts that inform families, schools, and policymakers about the risks of social media use and the importance of digital wellness. ou" t�i- Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc QLYintana Stewart, MPA Chair, Orange County Board of Health Orange County Health Director 919 245 2405 > 300 West Tryon Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 > orangecountync.gov Page 1 of 2 ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Improving health. Inspiring change. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES: 1. Sidoti, Michelle Faverio and Olivia. "Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024." Pew Research Center (blog), December 12, 2024. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/12/12/teens-social-media-and- technology-2024/. 2. U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health (2023). https://www. h hs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/youth-mental-health/social-media/i ndex. html 3. Riehm KE, Feder KA, Tormohlen KN, Crum RM, Young AS, Green KM, Pacek LR, La Flair LN, Mojtabai R. "Associations Between Time Spent Using Social Media and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems Among US Youth." JAMA Psychiatry. 2019 Dec 1;76(12):1266-1273. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.2325. https:// pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6739732/ 4. Lissak, Gadi. "Adverse Physiological and Psychological Effects of Screen Time on Children and Adolescents: Literature Review and Case Study." Environmental Research 164 (July 2018): 149-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/m.envres.2018.01.015. 5. Twenge, Jean. iGen: Why Today's Super -Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy --and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood --and What That Means for the Rest of Us. (2017). 6. Haidt, Jonathan. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. (2024). 7. Muppalla, Sudheer Kumar, Sravya Vuppalapati, Apeksha Reddy Pulliahgaru, and Himabindu Sreenivasulu. "Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Child Development: An Updated Review and Strategies for Management." Cureus 15, no. 6 (June 2023): e40608. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40608. 8. American Psychological Association, "Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence" (2023). https://www.apa.org/topics/social-med ia-internet/health-advisory-adolescent-social-media-use 9. Wait Until 8th. "Wait Until 8th." Accessed March 19, 2025. https-//www.waituntil8th.org. "Wait Until 8th" Campaign, www.waituntil8th.org. 10. Scofield, Sydnee. "Wake County school board joins lawsuit against social media giants." ABC 11 News, February 20, 2024. Accessed March 20, 2025. https:Habcl l.com/social-media-lawsuit-wake-county-schools- board-of-ed ucation/ 14450653/ 11. Screen -Free Week. Accessed March 19, 2025. https://screenfree.org/about/ 12. "NC Senate Bill 55, Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices." NC General Assembly. Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.ncleg.gov/BilILookUp/2025/S55 13. "Social Media and Children 2024 Legislation." National Conference of State Leg islatures.Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.ncsl.org/technology-and-communication/social-media-and-children-2024-legislation. Scan this QR code with your phone or go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/l 6B1 FTyyRehshQKjldeM P19k5JZIzL05G/view?usp=sharing to access live resource links 919 245 2405 300 West Tryon Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 orangecountync.gov Page 2 of 2 ,�t�,���°' 41 ORANGE COUNTY �'°`b' HEALTH DEPARTMENT Improving health. Inspiring change. ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH RESOLUTION ADDRESSING SOCIAL MEDIA USE, SCREEN TIME, AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH WHEREAS, according to a recent survey one-third of all teens report being online and using social media platforms "almost constantly";' and WHEREAS, a 2023 U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory warned that while social media may offer benefits, there is growing evidence of risks to youth mental health including anxiety, depression, and reduced quality of sleep;2 and WHEREAS, studies have found correlations between time spent on social media and mental health including one study that found risk of anxiety and depression doubled in youth that spent more than three hours daily on social media;3 and WHEREAS, adolescence represents a critical time in the brain development and studies have reported social media may result in addictive behavior, decreased attention span, and lower test scores-4.5.6 and WHEREAS, growing reports suggest social media can expose youth to cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and heavily edited comparisons that can lead to eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, and suicidal ideation,-6 and WHEREAS, evidence -based strategies to reduce the risks of social media include implementing device -free school policies, setting screen -time limits at home, avoiding screens before bedtime, and educating families about the psychological effects of social media,67,8 and WHEREAS, time spent on social media and screens decreases time for exercise, sleep, in -person time with friends, and other activities that are thought to improve mental health and healthy social development (for youth and adults).2,3,4,5,6 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED on this 26th day of March 2025, that we the Orange County Board of Health: 1. Recognize social media use among youth as a significant public health concern and mental health risk. 2. Recommend parents and caregivers establish screen -time limits for their children/teens, particularly restricting device use on school nights and before bedtime, to promote healthy sleep habits. 3. Urge parents to consider delaying getting their children smartphones and exploring pledges with other parents like the "Wait Until 8th" initiative.9 4. Encourage parents and young people to explore the resources listed below to further understand the impact of digital technology on youth development. 5. Support "Away for the Day" policies in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and Orange County Schools that restrict personal device use during school hours to support focus and well-being. 6. Suggest Orange County school districts or the county explore joining ongoing class action lawsuits against social media companies, with the goals of funding additional mental health services for youth and/or requiring social media companies to improve their age verification and parental controls.10 7. Support the countywide adoption of "Screen -Free Week" during May 5-11, 2025, as observed by Chapel Hill- Carrboro City Schools and encourage parents and children of the county to participate.', 8. Support statewide legislation, such as Senate Bill 55, that would join NC with other states in requiring school districts to have policies around use of cellphones during the day and nationwide legislation that would require social media companies to have more effective age/parental consent verification. 12.13 9. Support educational efforts that inform families, schools, and policymakers about the risks of social media use and the importance of digital wellness. Alison Stuebe, MD, MSc Q intana Stewart, MPA Chair, Orange County Board of Health Orange County Health Director 919 245 2405 > 300 West Tryon Street Hillsborough, NC 27278 > orangecountync.gov Page 1 of 2 ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT Improving health. Inspiring change. REFERENCES AND RESOURCES: 1. Sidoti, Michelle Faverio and Olivia. "Teens, Social Media and Technology 2024." Pew Research Center (blog), December 12, 2024. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2024/12/12/teens-social-media-and- technology-2024/. 2. U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health (2023). https://www. hhs.gov/su rgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/youth-mental-health/social-media/index. html 3. Riehm KE, Feder KA, Tormohlen KN, Crum RM, Young AS, Green KM, Pacek LR, La Flair LN, Mojtabai R. "Associations Between Time Spent Using Social Media and Internalizing and Externalizing Problems Among US Youth." JAMA Psychiatry. 2019 Dec 1;76(12):1266-1273. doi: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2019.2325. https:// pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6739732/ 4. Lissak, Gadi. "Adverse Physiological and Psychological Effects of Screen Time on Children and Adolescents: Literature Review and Case Study." Environmental Research 164 (July 2018): 149-57. https://doi.org/10.1016/m.envres.2018.01.015. 5. Twenge, Jean. iGen: Why Today's Super -Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy --and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood --and What That Means for the Rest of Us. (2017). 6. Haidt, Jonathan. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. (2024). 7. Muppalla, Sudheer Kumar, Sravya Vuppalapati, Apeksha Reddy Pulliahgaru, and Himabindu Sreenivasulu. "Effects of Excessive Screen Time on Child Development: An Updated Review and Strategies for Management." Cureus 15, no. 6 (June 2023): e40608. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.40608. 8. American Psychological Association, "Health Advisory on Social Media Use in Adolescence" (2023). https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media-internet/health-advisory-adolescent-social-media-use 9. Wait Until 8th. "Wait Until 8th." Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.waituntil8th.org."Wait Until 8th" Campaign, www.waituntil8th.org. 10. Scofield, Sydnee. "Wake County school board joins lawsuit against social media giants." ABC 11 News, February 20, 2024. Accessed March 20, 2025. https://abcl l.com/social-media-lawsuit-wake-county-schools- board-of-education/14450653/ 11. Screen -Free Week. Accessed March 19, 2025. https://screenfree.org/about/ 12. "NC Senate Bill 55, Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices." NC General Assembly. Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.ncleg.gov/BilILookUp/2025/S55 13. "Social Media and Children 2024 Legislation." National Conference of State Legislatures.Accessed March 19, 2025. https://www.ncsl.org/technology-and-communication/social-media-and-children-2024-legislation. *M1 Scan this QR code with your phone or go to https://drive.googIe.com/file/d/16BIFTyyRehshQKjldeMP19k5JZIzL05G/view?usp=sharing to access live resource links 919 245 2405 300 West Tryon Street Hillsborough, INC 27278 orangecountync.gov Page 2 of 2 1111111 Gall It's A Wrap - September 11 Board of Education Meeting 2 messages Laguna Beach Unified <info-Ibusd.org@shared1.ccsend.com> Reply -To: info@lbusd.org To: Craig A Durfey Fri, Sep 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM It's A Wrap News from Laguna Beach Unified School District, its teachers, students, staff and Board of Education. September 12, 2025 2025-26 OPENING OF SCHOOLS RE Jason Glass, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools September 11, 2025 LAGUNABEACH Laguna Beach Unified School District reports on enrollment, student outcomes, and campus upgrades Laguna Beach Unified School District opened the 2025-26 school year with 2,333 students enrolled across its preschool, two elementary schools, middle school, and high school. Superintendent Jason Glass, Ed.D., and leadership staff presented the Opening of Schools Report, highlighting college and career outcomes for the Class of 2025, summer learning opportunities, and early learning readiness programs. The report also spotlighted new student -driven nutrition services, staff professional development, and the addition of 29 new hires, including support for transitional kindergarten expansion. Facility upgrades included stadium improvements at Laguna Beach High School, a new kindergarten restroom at El Morro Elementary, and modernized restrooms at Thurston Middle School. Safety enhancements such as a new visitor management system, upgraded video surveillance, and wildlife fencing were also completed before the start of the school year. View the report Board advances Laguna Beach High School pool modernization project At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Board of Education approved advertising for bids to modernize the Laguna Beach High School pool facilities. The $25.1 million project includes demolition, structural upgrades, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, and a complete rebuild of the pool deck and support areas. Construction is scheduled from June 2026 to May 2027 to limit disruption, with athletic programs displaced for one school year. Funding for the project will be drawn from the district's cash accounts and capital improvement funds, which currently total over $56M. The district may also be eligible for up to $6.7 million in state Proposition 2 funding once project plans are approved and contracts awarded. Learn more Join the conversation: LBUSD Town Halls with the Board updates policy on student mobile device use The Board of Education conducted a second reading of BP 5131.8, Mobile Communication Devices, which updates district policy to align with state law and best practices. The revisions clarify grade -level expectations for device use and emphasize the role of families in supporting healthy technology habits at home. LBUSD supports balanced technology use with new resolution The Board of Education adopted a resolution (no. 25-20) to support efforts to optimize student screen time and reduce excessive use of digital devices. The resolution calls for districtwide guidelines, professional development, family partnerships, and annual progress reports to ensure technology use is purposeful, age -appropriate, and balanced with offline learning. Read the full re, Superintendent LBUSD is hosting a series of Town Halls, both in person at each school site and virtually, to provide families and community members an opportunity to share feedback directly with the superintendent. The conversations will focus on what the district should continue, what may need to change, and new opportunities to consider. All Town Halls are open to anyone, regardless of school affiliation. Families and community members are encouraged to attend the session most convenient for them. O Time: 6-7:30 p.m. Dates & Locations: • September 16, El Morro Elementary MPR • September 28, REGISTER for the Virtual Town Hall (Sunday) • September 30, Thurston Middle School Library Two LBHS seniors named semifinalists in the 2026 National Merit® Scholarship Program Board reviews proposed update to Bylaw 9223 on filling vacancies At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Board of Education conducted a first reading of Board Bylaw 9223, which outlines conditions under which a trustee's seat may be declared vacant. The proposed change would remove a locally added exception for absences due to illness of an immediate family member, to align the bylaw with state law (Government Code 1770(g); Education Code 5090). The Board directed the superintendent to refer the policy for legal review, including consideration of a local exception for board absences that would align with the statute on vacancies. Board adopts revisions to Bylaw 9310 on board policies At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Board of Education approved revisions to Board Bylaw 9310, which governs how district policies and bylaws are developed, reviewed, and adopted. The action followed an Aug. 14 first reading, when trustees reviewed drafts and voted unanimously to refer the proposed changes to legal counsel for review. Since then, the superintendent incorporated counsel's edits, invited trustee feedback, and considered community input before presenting a single annotated draft for adoption. The updates Two Laguna Beach High School seniors, Estella Newton and Zoe Tran, have been named semifinalists in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®). They now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for 6,930 National Merit Scholarships, collectively worth nearly $26 million, which will be awarded in the spring of 2026. Read more Board forms ad hoc committee to expand arts engagement At its Sept. 11 meeting, the Board of Education approved the formation of a new Ad Hoc Board Committee for the Arts to support community engagement in arts education. The 15-member committee will be co-chaired by Board President Dee Perry and Board Member Sheri Morgan, and will include additional board appointees, community members selected through an application process, and individuals recruited to ensure broad representation and equity. Learn more �Oo)-DTu- Tin Tins clarify that policies must advance equity and ensure nondiscriminatory access, and streamline procedures for policy suspension to maintain alignment with state law and governance best practices. Finally, the revisions require a second reading of all bylaw changes before adoption to allow time for deliberation and public input. Watch the Board Meeting Laguna Beach Unified School District The next regularly scheduled board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 6 p.m. Visit Ibusd.org/board for more information. vvaten Mere Laguna Beach Unified 1 550 Blumont St I Laguna Beach, CA 92651 US Unsubscribe I Update Profile I Constant Contact Data Notice Constant �' Contact Try email marketing for free today! Craig A Durfey Sat, Sep 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM To: Craig A Durfey [Quoted text hidden] Agenda Item Details Meeting Sep 11, 2025 - REGULAR MEETING - BUSINESS MEETING - REVISED SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 9:55 A.M. AND 3:00 P.M. Category 11. ACTION ITEMS - TECHNOLOGY Subject A. Approval of Resolution No. 25-20 Supporting Efforts to Optimize Computer Screen Time and Reduce Excessive Computer Screen Time Type Action Fiscal Impact No Recommended Motion to approve Resolution No. 25-20 Supporting Efforts to Optimize Computer Action Screen Time and Reduce Excessive Computer Screen Time. Public Comment via electronic submission may be submitted no later than Thursday, September 11, 2025, by 12:00 p.m. via the following link: Public Comment Form September 11, 2025 Background Staff will present the Board with Resolution No. 25-20, which supports efforts to optimize computer screen time and reduce excessive computer screen time. Laguna Beach Unified School District has been studying student technology use closely and has identified trends showing increases in daily screen exposure. While digital tools play an important role in instruction and help meet state standards, staff have also raised concerns about the potential effects of excessive screen use on student health, attention, and engagement. This resolution reinforces the district's commitment to ensuring technology use is both purposeful and developmentally appropriate. The resolution outlines the district's intent to review instructional practices, create districtwide guidelines for age - appropriate use, and provide professional development for staff to balance technology integration with hands-on and face-to-face learning. It also emphasizes partnering with families to support healthy use of devices at home and monitoring data to guide decisions. By adopting this resolution, the Board affirms its commitment to supporting student well-being, fostering responsible digital citizenship, and maintaining a balance between the benefits of technology and the importance of offline learning experiences Resolution No. 25-20 Supporting Efforts to Optimize Computer Screen Time and Reduce Excessive Computer Screen Time - Google Docs.pdf (73 KB) Motion & Voting Motion to approve Resolution No. 25-20 Supporting Efforts to Optimize Computer Screen Time and Reduce Excessive Computer Screen Time. Motion by Joan Malczewski, second by Sheri Morgan. Final Resolution: Motion Carried Yes: Jim Kelly, Joan Malczewski, Dee Perry, Sheri Morgan, Howard Hills https://www.lagunabeachindy.com/news/how-much-tech-is-too-much-Ibusd-grapples-with-student-tech- use/article Oa33a340-6ee3-435c-b21 b-3fb2e2948be0.html TOP STORY How much tech is too much? LBUSD grapples with student tech use By Clara Beard I LB Indy Aug 29, 2025 A LBUSD middle student works on a Chromebook with a book at the ready. (Courtesy of LBUSD) f SS © in a OR ON Q Are students spending too much time learning behind screens? The use of technology in education was the focus of a lengthy discussion at the Laguna Beach Unified School District's most recent board meeting on Aug. 14. Board members expressed concerns about cell phones distracting students and agreed that too much screen time could hurt their ability to learn. They also discussed how to handle Al tools like ChatGPT, worried that students might use them to cheat or skip critical thinking. After district staff presented an increase in student screen time over the past year, the administration is exploring stricter guidelines for classroom device use and is launching a new app for parents to monitor and limit their children's online activity. Called "Securly Parent Access," the app allows parents to view browsing history, set nightly offline schedules and receive weekly usage reports. The district plans to offer parent workshops on the app and gather feedback on the app. "It's interesting that pediatricians have screen time guidelines, but schools don't," Board President Dee Perry said after the presentation. The presentation included district survey results showing that many students keep their phones by their bedside at night, which is said to negatively affect sleep and, in turn, could impact focus and performance. On the positive side, the percentage of middle schoolers who don't sleep with a phone in the room more than doubled in the last two years, from eight percent to 20 percent. Joan Malczewski brought up concerns about academic integrity when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). "As someone who teaches, I've actually had to take computers increasingly out of the classroom altogether. I have experienced situations where I ask a discussion question and students are asking Al and then using them to participate in the discussion," Malczewski said. Several trustees also lamented that reliance on tech and Al is coming at the expense of reading physical books. "Kids aren't reading books anymore," Malczewski said. "I would argue, based on my own research, that it is a basis for our problems around community and democracy, but that's a different discussion." Trustee Howard Hills agreed, stressing the importance of critical reading skills, warning, "If we give up on this, then we're going to be in very bad shape," he said. The newly appointed school board student representatives offered a reality check from the learner's perspective, with Ivy Dabbs cautioning that a proposed limit of three hours of screen time per day in class would be nearly impossible under current conditions. "Three hours sounds lovely, but I don't know if it's doable," Dabbs said, adding that students already spend at least five hours on school -issued laptops during a typical day. She also warned that if parents use the new app to shut off internet access at, for example, 8 p.m., it could inadvertently prevent forgetful teens from submitting assignments due at 11:59 p.m. Marshall, the other student board member, agreed that reducing screen use is a good idea in theory, but pointed out how deeply technology is woven into student life. "Devices are so common in everything we do that I don't know how easy it would be to cut down," he said. He noted that many extracurriculars - from Model U.N. to athletics - rely on computers and smartphones for organization and communication, making any device crackdown tricky. Both student representatives, however, said they support efforts to scale back the use of tech if it means a better focus in class. Amid the challenges, the board proposed several possible solutions. One idea was to promote more "homework club" sessions or use the high school's daily tutorial period for studying, allowing busy students, especially athletes, to complete assignments before leaving campus. "Maybe let's limit the screen time when we don't really need it in classes," Dabbs said. For now, administrators will organize teacher focus groups and student panels to refine the draft guidelines on a potential resolution addressing the efforts to minimize tech in education, and will report back to the board later in the year with recommendations. DIG,ITAL 1AADNESS How SOCIAL MEDIA Is Driving Our MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS — and How to Restore Our Sanity NICHOLAS KARDARAS7 PH.D. AUTHOR OF GLOW KIDS $28.99 / $38.99 Can. We're on fire, struggling with record rates of depression, loneliness, anxiety, over- doses, mass shootings, and suicide. While COVID-19 exacerbated this crisis, we were at record levels of psychiatric distress before the pandemic. So what's driving our mental health epidemic? In Digital Madness, Dr. Nicholas Karda- ras reveals the toxic impact of our tech obsession and corrosive social media, espe- cially on teenagers and young adults. As we've become mad for our devices, our devices increasingly have been driving us mad. Social media platforms—Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, as well as Google's search algorithms —are designed to create extremes of emotion, addictive dependency, and depression - inducing sedentary isolation. These plat- forms also shape the way that we think and the way that we process information into binary, black -and -white choices. Such polar- ized thinking is dangerous for politics and our society, and symptomatic of serious mental disorders. We've been manipulated and driven insane by a "New Technocracy" of modern-day robber barons motivated by greed and hubris. But there is a solution. Dr. Kardaras explains how classical philosophy that encourages resilience, critical thinking, and the pursuit of genuine purpose in our lives can restore us to sanity. Digital Mad- ness reveals the toxic and addicting impact of Big Tech, and shows how to break free from it. s u: 28 DIGITAL MADNESS bias and agenda, Google decided to ditch its now meaningless "Don't Be Evil" motto; it was removed completely from Google's corporate code of conduct in 2018.19 Evil was now permissible —of course it was. And one may argue this is indeed the inevitable way of growth and power; as Lord Acton famously said, "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely." So why wouldn't this apply to the tech industry and the people who created it? After all, we're talking about more wealth and real power than any human being has ever expe- rienced. The question that we need to ask then is how would their perspectives —even their humanity itself —be warped by such power? To be clear, none of this had been my original focus. As a psychologist specializing in mental health and addiction, my entire focus over the past decade had been "screen addiction," not the larger context of the cultural and economic aspects of the problem. Having seen firsthand the increasingly adverse clinical effects of screen time, I'd become alarmed at how quickly these new magical devices were creating serious problems for people —especially younger ones. I started writing about, researching, clinically treating, and gen- erally raising awareness about the impacts of the screen invasion on our society and the attendant "tech addiction" that invariably came with it. My entire focus had been technology addiction, as I went on to develop treatment programs and protocols to address what was becoming a growing global epidemic. I had even been contracted by the U.S. military to do trainings for the Department of Defense (DoD) mental health providers on how to assess and treat video game addiction. Gaming addiction is so severe in the military that there have been several documented and shocking cases of military babies dying in the crib from parental neglect as their fathers played marathon video game sessions. The problem became so significant that the DoD had to create a new cause of death for the infant death certificates: "Death due to Electronic Distraction:'20 I began to realize that, like those neglectful video -game -playing military fathers, we were all, to some degree or another, "electronically distracted" not only from our lives but from the bigger picture as well. Yes, tech addiction —bad. But that VR cow helped me to realize that 7/14/24, 8:18 PM Bill Text - SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day. III( LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION Home Bill Information California Law Publications Other Resources My Subscriptions My Favorites SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day. (2019-2020) SHARE THIS: Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 73 CHAPTER 158 Relative to Blue Light Awareness Day. [ Filed with Secretary of State September 19, 2019. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST SCR 73, Pan. Blue Light Awareness Day. This measure would designate October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California. Fiscal Committee: no WHEREAS, There are over 80 million electronic devices with digital screens in the State of California; and WHEREAS, Screen time viewing with electronic devices exceeds over nine hours per day; and WHEREAS, The increased usage of, and access to, digital devices by young children and adolescents is an acute area of concern, as ophthalmologists, optometrists, and medical researchers continue to learn more about the short-term effects of increasing and cumulative exposure to artificial blue light on the developing human eye and mental health at a young age, along with long-term potential cumulative effects on adult eye health and mental development; and WHEREAS, The scientific community and recent studies have identified growing concerns over potential long- term eye and health impacts for all age groups from digital screen usage and cumulative blue light exposure emitted from digital devices; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been reported to cause visual discomfort in 65 percent of Americans; and WHEREAS, Blue light has been associated with possible harmful effects on retinal cell physiology linked to the high-energy, short wavelength in the narrow range of 415-455 nanometers; and WHEREAS, Cumulative blue light exposure from digital devices has been shown to disrupt sleep cycles by suppressing the natural release of melatonin and has also been linked to premature aging of the retina, which could accelerate potential long-term vision problems such as age -related macular degeneration, decreased alertness, and memory and emotional regulation impacts; and WHEREAS, Screen time can take a toll on vision health and comfort, leading to symptoms of digital eye strain and dry, irritated eyes; and WHEREAS, Given the growing body of research around the breadth and scope of potential eye and systemic health impacts related to blue light exposure, the State of California encourages citizens, particularly children, to https:Hleginfo. legislatu re.ca.gov/faces/bi11NavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SCR73 1 /2 7/14/24. 8:18 PM Bill Text - SCR-73 Blue Light Awareness Day. consider taking protective safety measures in reducing eye exposure to high-energy visible blue light; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly thereof concurring, That the Legislature hereby designates October 10 of each year as Blue Light Awareness Day in California; and be it further Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution. https://leg info. legislature.ca.gov/faces/bi11NavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SCR73 2/2 Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Craig A Durfey Saturday, October 11, 2025 10:01 PM [EXTERNAL] Re: PRESS RELEASE Reclaiming 'Public Records Request' <cityclerk@ggcity.org>Attention: Limiting Distractions, Supporting Wellness/ Policy on Student Phone Use, Cyberbullying, and Social Media Safety Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. correction SCR 73 blue light year 2019 On Sat, Oct 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM wrote: 10-11- 2025 PRESS RELEASE (P.R.D.D.C.) PARENTS FOR THE RIGHTS OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CRAIG A. DURFEY FOUNDER OF P.R.D.D.C. P.O.BOX 2001 GARDEN GROVE, CA 92842 SOCIALEMOTIONALPAWS.COM FACEBOOK: CRAIG DURFEY U.S. F 404 - HONORING 0111AIG llfm'I WIZIFEY F IS FIGHT AGAINST AUTISM ... 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The report shall include all of the following: https://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill id=202320240AB1 282 and https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1/f/ab-56-social-media- warni ng-Iabels2025-2026 AB-638 Mental Health Services Act: early intervention and prevention programs Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), an initiative measure enacted by the voters as Proposition 63 (e) Prevention and early intervention funds may be used to broaden the provision of community -based mental health services by adding prevention and early intervention services or activities to these services, including prevention and early intervention strategies that address mental health needs, substance misuse or substance use disorders, or needs relating to cooccurring mental health and substance use services. https://Ieginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill id=202120220AB6 38 The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A.... "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or. "An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." PEDIATRICIANS URGE PARENTS TO LIMIT KIDS' "SCREEN TIME" OCT 2892013 EIGHT YEARS AGO NEWS STORY CAUSING It's been linked with violence, cyber bullying, school woes, obesity, lack of sleep and a host of other problems. It's not a major cause of these troubles, but "many parents are clueless" about the profound impact media exposure can have on their children, said Dr. Victor Strasburger, lead author of the new American Academy of Pediatrics policy. 6 Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education Resolution No. 25-20 Supporting Efforts to Optimize Computer Screen Time and Reduce Excessive Computer Screen Time. LBUSD Board Meetings School Board Meeting - August 14, 2025 (Open Session) The board meeting agenda item technology screen time was posted on YouTube at Resolution No. 25-20 Supporting Efforts to Optimize Computer Screen Time and Reduce Excessive Computer Screen Time - Gooale Docs AT 47 minutes and 17 seconds: School Board Meeting - August 14, 2025 (Open Session) YouTube ending at two hours and eighteen minutes. Laguna Beach Unified School District Board of Education from their board meeting with interest I support their efforts to move forward to desire to be first as the founder with eight years advocating for change want to say thank you with limited information from the Dept of education as you listen, we are delaying true wellness over silos in government. The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A.... "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or. "An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." PEDIATRICIANS URGE PARENTS TO LIMIT KIDS' "SCREEN TIME" OCT 2892013 EIGHT YEARS AGO NEWS STORY CAUSING It's been linked with violence, cyber bullying, school woes, obesity, lack of sleep and a host of other problems. It's not a major cause of these troubles, but "many parents are clueless" about the profound impact media exposure can have on their children, said Dr. Victor Strasburger, lead author of the new American Academy of Pediatrics policy. AB-1043 Age verification signals: software applications and online services.( 2025-2026) https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/ab-1043-age-verification-signals- software-applications-and-onlin SB 976, Skinner. Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act. Existing law, the California Age -Appropriate Design Code Act, requires, beginning July 1, 20249 https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/sb-976-protecting-our-kids-from- social-media-addiction-act2023--1 AB-56 social media: warning labels.(2025-2026) https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/ab-56-social-media-warning- labels2025-2026 Foot notes below: LBUSD Board Meetings School Board Meeting - August 14, 2025 (Open Session) The board meeting agenda item technology screen time was posted on YouTube at The Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) (42 U.S.C.A.... "Any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation"; or. "An act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm." PEDIATRICIANS URGE PARENTS TO LIMIT KIDS' "SCREEN TIME" OCT 28,2013 EIGHT YEARS AGO NEWS STORY CAUSING It's been linked with violence, cyber s bullying, school woes, obesity, lack of sleep and a host of other problems. It's not a major cause of these troubles, but "many parents are clueless" about the profound impact media exposure can have on their children, said Dr. Victor Strasburger, lead author of the new American Academy of Pediatrics policy. AB-1043 Age verification signals: software applications and online services.( 2025-2026) https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/ab-1043-age-verification-signals- software-applications-and-onlin SB 976, Skinner. Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act. Existing law, the California Age -Appropriate Design Code Act, requires, beginning July 1, 20249 https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/sb-976-protecting-our-kids-from- social-media-addiction-act2023--1 AB-56 social media: warning labels.(2025-2026) https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/ab-56-social-media-warning- labels2025-2026 District Device and Social Media Policy Policy on Student Phone Use, Cyberbullying, and Social Media Safety BP 5131.8 Reclaiming Attention: Limiting Distractions, Supporting Wellness Policy on Student Phone Use, Cyberbullying, and Social Media Safety https://www.lbschools.net/about/cellphone-policy/home Laguna Beach Unified School District 0 Board of Education Resolution No. 25-20 Supporting Efforts to Optimize Computer Screen Time and Reduce Excessive Computer Screen Time Resolution No. 25-20 Supporting Efforts to Optimize Computer Screen Time and Reduce Excessive Computer Screen Time - Gooale Docs Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis --and How to Restore Our Sanity Hardcover - September 13, 2022 by Nicholas Kardaras (Author) 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (61) 3.5 on Goodreads 411 ratings See all formats and editions From the author of the provocative and influential Glow Kids, Digital Madness explores how we've become mad for our devices as our devices are driving us mad, as revolutionary research reveals technology's damaging effect on mental illness and suicide rates —and offers a way out. Dr. Nicholas Kardaras is at the forefront of psychologists sounding the alarm about the impact of excessive technology on younger brains. In Glow Kids, he described what screen time does to children, calling it "digital heroin". Now, in Digital Madness, Dr. Kardaras turns his attention to our teens and young adults and looks at the mental health impact of tech addiction and corrosive social media. In Digital Madness, Dr. Kardaras answers the question of why young people's mental health is deteriorating as we become a more technologically advanced society. While enthralled with shiny devices and immersed in Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Snapchat, our young people are struggling with record rates of depression, loneliness, anxiety, overdoses and suicide. What's driving this mental health epidemic? Our immersion in toxic social media has created polarizing extremes of emotion and addictive dependency, while also acting as a toxic "digital social contagion", spreading a variety of psychiatric disorders. 10 The algorithm -fueled polarity of social media also shapes the brain's architecture into inherently pathological and reactive "black and white" thinking —toxic for politics and society, but also symptomatic of several mental disorders. Digital Madness also examines how the profit -driven titans of Big Tech have created our unhealthy tech -dependent lifestyle: sedentary, screen -staring, addicted, depressed, isolated and empty —all in the pursuit of increased engagement, data mining and monetization. But there is a solution. Dr. Kardaras offers a path out of our crisis, using examples from classical philosophy that encourage resilience, critical thinking and the pursuit of sanity -sustaining purpose in people's lives. Digital Madness is a crucial book for parents, educators, therapists, public health professionals, and policymakers who are searching for ways to restore our young people's mental and physical health. https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Madness-Driving-Crisis- Restore/dp/125027849X/ref=sr11?dib=eyJ2ljoiMSJ9.g1 nxRGkhPeQcTFrYNhBge Jx6unmrdHkvVzb1A81UAWvrVdlwH7om Op83WUG- 51JyV7WMy9kKfYnPxOYwpDP6RiYkXOHgt4ZXpJggVSEgTAxTxRMQEjT2bhvrOSt YPLHrKLpLHu4jVshlHfyE69gjdygwy10- 9Wv2QCjvc0lpG X6KSz6iNRyZiegE3tvPeTUG1yp2LkiCauoYIC5rjV3SUYRRHFThL VWhOBVSB Q.9RiAtJWmD-FK919ODQsV7KjDHsZocgGuAxUHSRv2P- 8&dib_tag=se&keywords=digital+madness+book&qid=1760231416&sr=8-1 Glow Kids: How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids - and How to Break the Trance Paperback - September 26, 2017 by Nicholas Kardaras (Author) 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,317) 4.1 on Goodreads 2,924 ratings See all formats and editions From addiction expert Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, a startling argument that technology has profoundly affected the brains of children —and not for the better. 11 We've all seen them: kids hypnotically staring at glowing screens in restaurants, in playgrounds and in friends' houses —and the numbers are growing. Like a virtual scourge, the illuminated glowing faces —the Glow Kids —are multiplying. But at what cost? Is this just a harmless indulgence or fad like some sort of digital hula -hoop? Some say that glowing screens might even be good for kids —a form of interactive educational tool. Don't believe it. In Glow Kids, Dr. Nicholas Kardaras will examine how technology —more specifically, age -inappropriate screen tech, with all of its glowing ubiquity —has profoundly affected the brains of an entire generation. Brain imaging research is showing that stimulating glowing screens are as dopaminergic (dopamine activating) to the brain's pleasure center as sex. And a growing mountain of clinical research correlates screen tech with disorders like ADHD, addiction, anxiety, depression, increased aggression, and even psychosis. Most shocking of all, recent brain imaging studies conclusively show that excessive screen exposure can neurologically damage a young person's developing brain in the same way that cocaine addiction can. Kardaras will dive into the sociological, psychological, cultural, and economic factors involved in the global tech epidemic with one major goal: to explore the effect all of our wonderful shiny new technology is having on kids. Glow Kids also includes an opt -out letter and a "quiz" for parents in the back of the book. httas://www.amazon.com/Glow-Kids-Screen-Addiction- Hijacking/dp/1250146550/ref=sr12?dib=eyJ2ljoiMSJ9.g1 nxRGkhPeQcTFrYNhBq eJx6unmrdHkvVzb1A81UAWvrVdlwH7omOp83WUG- 51JyV7WMy9kKfYnPxOYwpDP6RiYkXOHgt4ZXpJggVSEgTA xTxRMQEjT2bhvrOSt YPLHrKLpLHu4jVshlHfyE69gjdygwy10- 9Wv2QCjvc0lpG X6KSz6iNRyZiegE3tvPeTUG1yp2LkiCauoYIC5rjV3SUYRRHFThL VWhOBVSB Q.9RiAtJWmD-FK919ODQsV7KjDHsZocgGuAxUHSRv2P- 8&dib_tag=se&keywords=digital+madness+book&qid=1760231416&sr=8-2 12 Wired Child: Reclaiming Childhood in a Digital Age Paperback - March 12, 2015 by Richard Freed (Author) 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (90) 4.0 on Goodreads 78 ratings See all formats and editions A practical guide to building your child's bond with family and fostering school success amid the allure of digital screens Kids' obsessive use of video games, social media, and texting is eclipsing their connections with family and school —the two most important contributors to their well-being. The result: a generation of kids who suffer from soaring rates of emotional and academic problems, with many falling prey to an epidemic of video game and internet addictions. In Wired Child, learn why a bevy of social media friends won't keep teens from feeling empty inside and turning to cutting for relief. See how our kids have become smartphone experts who struggle in reading, math, and the other educational basics that colleges consider in deciding admissions. Wired Child gives you the confidence and skills you need to safely navigate your children through a rapidly shifting media landscape. Dr. Freed offers concrete parenting strategies that will help you create the strong family kids need and encourage their school success. You'll also learn how to protect kids from destructive tech addictions, and instead guide them to use technology productively as a positive force for their future. https://www.amazon.com[Wired-Child-Reclaiming-Childhood- Digital/dp/150321169X/ref=sr1 1 ?crid=1 YBL5K411 TCXX&di b=eyJ21 joi MSJ9.QN M aWbr901472sUyArBhyGfxMkrH PMgeARch8rRWwo.4Xyd pfsvTN MukWwn 1 J21 Li UJ hapTxmnZBxPjYxuaCjs&dibtag=se&keywords=dr+richard+freed&qid=17602319 00&sprefix=dr+richard+fre%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1 13 Better Than Real Life: The Secret Science Addicting Kids to Screens —and How to Save Childhood Paperback - June 18, 2025 by Richard Freed (Author) 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (45) See all formats and editions The hidden science addicting kids... stealing childhood "It's just a game"... "Social media is how kids talk today"... "Online video is just like TV" If these claims are true, why can't kids look up from their screens? Why are children and teens turning their backs on family, school, the outdoors, and all things real world to live on phones and video game players? Richard Freed, a child and adolescent psychologist, reveals why in his book Better Than Real Life, as he unveils Silicon Valley's secret science of persuasive design. The psychological science is so powerful that it is able to persuade youth, at a genetic level, that sitting sedentary on playtime screens is better than running and playing, better than engaging with school, better than spending time with family. The result is a tragic public health crisis for kids. Dr. Freed —who has devoted his career to exposing what's hiding behind kids' screens and who has been featured in the New York Times and Wall Street Journal —asks a crucial question: "Who's protecting the kids?" He shows that leading "health based" institutions, which claim to shield children, are actually funded by industry and promote unsafe screens. Parents and others who care for youth need the truth about the impact of consumer tech on kids and how to provide them healthy and happy lives. Freed uncovers how a small group of tech -involved parents is rejecting the push to put 14 kids on screens to instead provide their own children a science -based childhood focused on real -life activities. Better Than Real Life shows how you can provide your kids the healthy lives they need —in the real world. Get the book today. https://www.amazon.com/Better-Than-Real-Life- Screens/dp/BOFDQYFKPW/ref=sr1 1 ?crid=HXIG6N7A6H6D&dib=eyJ2ljoi MSJ9.zk KC9gkoNHZ8Blm90-U6Aw.TTa6 s6oWoga5YzjfukpzOisKFfgKCcQhps- 9kPvZ7g&dib_tag=se&keywords=dr+richard +freed+better+than+life&gid=176023 2898&sprefix=dr+richard +freed+better+than+life%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1 Parenting in the Screen Age: A Guide for Calm Conversations Paperback - September 16, 2020 by Delaney Ruston MD (Author) 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (38) 4.1 on Goodreads 39 ratings See all formats and editions Does every conversation with your child or teen about screen time blow up into a fight? Or maybe you avoid bringing up the topic but silently harbor worry and frustration. How can you better understand what you're up against — and most importantly, ensure the healthiest screen time possible? In Parenting in the Screen Age, award -winning filmmaker, and mental health advocate Dr. Delaney Ruston distills more than a decade of communications research into a definitive guide for today's parents. Packed with evidence -based insights on screen time from researchers, input from kids and teens, and solutions drawn from Dr. Ruston's own messy parenting struggles, this guide shows you how to start — and sustain — productive family talks about technology. You'll learn how to: Bring up screen time without making your child or teen defensive; Talk through difficult issues like online social cruelty, sexting, and mental health; Engage your child in creating boundaries around Netflix, video gaming, and social media; Have screen time limits that actually work — with less of the sneaking or arguing. During the COVID pandemic or after, this book will help you lead your 15 child to become more tech -wise and life balanced — empowering them to build a healthier relationship with our digital world, now and into their future https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Screen-Age-Guide- Conversations/dp/1735639605/ref=sr1 10?crid=JUXQP4CFZL10&dib=eyJ21joi MS J9.YLYYpMr29XSjXG6sDGfORSR194ybjQrHX7ONsCnRUKj63PXg9OCgaQ92YJXQ PrJB6ABVrfj4Re4UfiKiTGuAEf3NcvTndc8RNO5179gZUAJ30Levi hIdk71SX14dzB29 gmtdpXXEA89D1 OAGM3RgTVU8HFu5FOludUgaAXSON2gMfbgnvdviNoWkCVm WZvD2TBzwaDAVA 47GYkCUIO01 HBBKOgE2VxXkTmgLaQ.QE733t1aDTDA4M- MgGLw1 T7g4yb1 G4nmad SsDSNnsE&dib_tag=se&keywords=screentime+book&gi d=1760233119&sprefix=screentime+book%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-10 Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four -Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen -Time. https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/reset-your-childs-brain-a-four- week-plan-to-end-meltdowns-rais-2 When reading to learn, what works best for students — printed books or digital texts? Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four -Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen -Time. Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four -Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen -Time Audible Logo Audible Audiobook - Unabridged Victoria L. Dunckley MD (Author), Coleen Mario (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher) 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (718) See all formats and editions 16 Increasing numbers of parents grapple with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Revved up and irritable, many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar illness, autism, or other disorders, but don't respond well to treatment. They are then medicated, often with poor results and unwanted side effects. Based on emerging scientific research and extensive clinical experience, integrative child psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Dunckley has pioneered a four -week program to treat the frequent underlying cause, Electronic Screen Syndrome (ESS). Dr. Dunckley has found that everyday use of interactive screen devices - such as computers, video games, smartphones, and tablets - can easily overstimulate a child's nervous system, triggering a variety of stubborn symptoms. In contrast, she's discovered that a strict electronic fast single-handedly improves mood, focus, sleep, and behavior, regardless of the child's diagnosis. Offered now in this audiobook, this simple intervention can produce a life -changing shift in brain function - all without cost or medication. Dr. Dunckley provides hope for parents who feel that their child has been misdiagnosed or inappropriately medicated, by presenting an alternative explanation for their child's difficulties and a concrete plan for treating them. https://www.amazon.com/Reset-Your-Childs-Brain- audiobook/dp/B07CLC9SlZ/ref=sr 1 6?crid=JUXQP4CFZL1O&dib=eyJ21joiMSJ9.Y LYYpMr29XSjXG6sDGfORcOWkYKOBY718xgVsgYYDzorVKKjxwYOfWbj DCwAi5s7x d504q- TwhtE7BPXfSM9Rt9Rd7e1 hAraHTpmZNwx4R1m4NumP3HypdfBOQfTWTS9gmtdp XXEA89D1 OAGM3RgTVU8HFu5FOludUgaAXSON2gMfbgnvdviNoWkCVmW84- 4yigiFTJg2hku-ANstsjlcF6FOi3b A82Sw5KZc0.yM1detDrtL8HwSng9h9- 26vEEt5RkuMnNvoDMtVedk&dib_tag=se&keywords=screentime+book&qid=176 0233325 &sprefix=screentime+book%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-6 Teacher pointing to raised hands in classroom Voices Contributor: Distance learning? Even my students will tell you that's not the future May 26, 2020 17 We can learn a lot about the importance of print by asking students themselves. Overwhelmingly, college students report they concentrate, learn or remember best with paper, according to my research and studies conducted by colleagues. For instance, students say that when reading hard copy, "everything sinks in more" and can be pictured "more vividly." When reading digitally, they admit they get distracted by things like online social media or YouTube. However, not all students relish reading in print. Several of the more than 400 1 surveyed commented that digital texts seemed shorter than the print versions (when they're actually the same length) or declared that digital is more entertaining and print can be boring. They said things like digital screens "keep me awake" or "print can tire you out really fast" no matter how interesting the book. Such attitudes support research that finds when students are allowed to choose how much time to spend reading a passage, many speed more quickly through the digital version — and do worse on the comprehension test. Reading digitally only started becoming a norm about a decade ago, thanks to advancements in technology and consumer products such as e-readers and tablet computers. Meanwhile, another seismic shift was beginning to happen in education. Academic courses, and then whole degree programs, became available online at universities before such technology -driven offerings percolated down through the lower grades. As academic a -books made their way onto the market, students and faculty alike saw these more affordable digital versions as a way to combat the high cost of print textbooks. Open educational resources — teaching and learning materials available free (almost always online) — also became another popular option. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Education and the Federal Communications Commission unveiled a plan for all K-12 schools to transition from print to digital 18 textbooks by 2017. The rationale? Improve education, but also cost savings. The big three textbook publishers (Pearson, McGraw-Hill Education, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) were quick to develop digital initiatives for K-12 materials. The pace accelerated in higher education as well, most recently with inclusive - access models, where publishers provide reduced -price digital texts to all course enrollees. Regrettably, both the textbook industry and school decision -makers rushed to embrace digital reading platforms without assessing potential educational implications. Yet below the radar, teachers and students have often recognized the educational mismatch. A recent survey by the research group Bay View Analytics found that 43% of college faculty believe students learn better with print materials — the same message students have been sending, when we bother to ask. Yes, cost issues need to be addressed, and yes, digital has a vital place in contemporary education. But so does print. There's a pressing need to rethink the balance between print and digital learning tools. When choosing educational materials, educators — and parents — have to consider many factors, including subject matter, cost, and convenience. However, it's also important to remember that research findings usually tip the scales toward print as a more effective learning tool. What can parents and educators do? For starters, explore students' perceptions about which reading medium helps them concentrate and learn more easily. Conduct a short survey and discuss the results with students in class or at home. Make sure everyone who has a stake in students' education — teachers, librarians, administrators and parents — thinks about the consequences of their choices. The pandemic drove society to educational triage, not just by pivoting to digital materials but also by reducing curricular rigor. As schools continue to reopen 19 and rethink their educational goals, research about learning should be used to help find the right balance between screens and print in the digital age. Naomi S. Baron is professor emerita of linguistics at American University and author of "How We Read Now: Strategic Choices for Print, Screen, and Audio." Op -Ed: Do students learn best via printed books or digital texts? - Los Angeles Times https://socialemotionalpaws.com/blog-post-1 /f/valley-high-celebrates-renovated- arts-centergreat-oportunity-for Reset Your Child's Brain: A Four -Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen -Time Audible Logo Audible Audiobook - Unabridged Victoria L. Dunckley MD (Author), Coleen Mario (Narrator), Tantor Audio (Publisher) 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (718) See all formats and editions Increasing numbers of parents grapple with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Revved up and irritable, many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolar illness, autism, or other disorders, but don't respond well to treatment. They are then medicated, often with poor results and unwanted side effects. Based on emerging scientific research and extensive clinical experience, integrative child psychiatrist Dr. Victoria Dunckley has pioneered a four -week program to treat the frequent underlying cause, Electronic Screen Syndrome (ESS). Dr. Dunckley has found that everyday use of interactive screen devices - such as computers, video games, smartphones, and tablets - can easily overstimulate a 20 child's nervous system, triggering a variety of stubborn symptoms. In contrast, she's discovered that a strict electronic fast single-handedly improves mood, focus, sleep, and behavior, regardless of the child's diagnosis. Offered now in this audiobook, this simple intervention can produce a life -changing shift in brain function - all without cost or medication. Dr. Dunckley provides hope for parents who feel that their child has been misdiagnosed or inappropriately medicated, by presenting an alternative explanation for their child's difficulties and a concrete plan for treating them. https://www.amazon.com/Reset-Your-Childs-Brain- audiobook/dp/B07CLC9SlZ/ref=sr 1 6?crid=JUXQP4CFZL1O&dib=eyJ21joiMSJ9.Y LYYpMr29XSjXG6sDGfORcOWkYKOBY718xgVsgYYDzorVKKjxwYOfWbj DCwAi5s7x d504q- TwhtE7BPXfSM9Rt9Rd7e1 hAraHTpmZNwx4R lm4NumP3HypdfBOQfTWTS9gmtdp XXEA89D1 OAGM3RgTVU8HFu5FOludUgaAXSON2gMfbgnvdviNoWkCVmW84- 4yigiFTJg2hku-ANstsjlcF6FOi3b A82Sw5KZc0.yM1detDrtL8HwSng9h9- 26vEEt5RkuMnNvoDMtVedk&dib_tag=se&keywords=screentime+book&qid=176 0233325 &sprefix=screentime+book%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-6 When the text is longer than about 500 words, readers generally perform better on comprehension tests with print passages. The superiority of print especially shines through when experimenters go beyond questions having superficial answers to those whose responses require inferences, details about the text, or remembering when and where in a story an event took place. Part of the explanation for discrepancies between print and digital test scores involves the physical properties of paper. We often use the place in the book (at the beginning, halfway through) or location on a page as a memory marker. But equally important is a reader's mental perspective. People tend to put more effort into reading print than reading digitally. We have great opportunity to bring awareness about experts from videos in school location to students under SB 224 K-12 Health year 2021- 2022 education 21 law about screen time a link from the list have been combine into one list. Valley High raised the curtain on its newly renovated performing arts center this week. The $37 million project created a new professional space for students and the community to enjoy, school officials said at Monday's ribbon -cutting celebration. Great opportunity to utilize space address awareness the screentime addictions, cognitive delay, brain rot, anxieties by presentation. From website Valley High celebrates renovated arts center/great oportunity for Thank You Craig Durfey Founder of P.R.D.C. 22 Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey [EXTERNAL] Pew Research survey: Parents struggle with children's heavy screen use Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: Pew Research survey: Parents struggle with children's heavy screen use - https://www. msn.com/en-us/news/us/pew-resea rch-su rvey-pa rents- struggle-with-children-s-heavy-screen-use/ar-AA1 06Kjl ?ocid=socia [share Susana Barrios From: Sent: To: Subject: Craig A Durfey [EXTERNAL] These teens turned their rooms into tech -free zones. This was the result Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. I thought you would be interested in this story I found on MSN: These teens turned their rooms into tech - free zones. This was the result - https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/these-teens-turned- their-rooms-into-tech-free-zones-this-was-the-result/ar-AA1 MCGhh?ocid=socia[share Susana Barrios From: Stephanie Mercadante Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 5:46 PM To: Public Comment Subject: [EXTERNAL] Regarding Disneyland's Price Hikes, Corporate Privilege, and the Urgent Need for a Gate Tax Warning: This email originated from outside the City of Anaheim. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and are expecting the message. Councilmembers and Anaheim Residents, Here we go again. Disneyland Resort has once more raised its ticket prices. And with every hike, the so-called "Happiest Place on Earth" becomes a little more exclusive, a little more elitist, and a lot more out of reach. A single -day ticket now costs more than a week's worth of groceries for many families. But it doesn't stop there. Parking? Raised. Food? Raised. Souvenirs? Raised. Even the churros feel like luxury items. Magic? It's still there just buried under layers of upcharges and corporate greed. And while Disney squeezes every last dollar from its guests, it has the audacity to oppose a modest gate tax — proposed by the residents of Anaheim —a tax that would help fund our infrastructure, public safety, and housing. They claim it would hurt tourism, as if a $5 tax on a $179 ticket is the dealbreaker—not the $179 ticket itself. This isn't about protecting guests. It's about protecting profits. Here's the harsh truth: Disney always wins. The residents always lose. The city bends over backward to accommodate the resort —waiving taxes, rerouting traffic, tolerating environmental harm —while families struggle to afford a single day of magic. Disney gets the glory. Anaheim gets the bill. Yes, Disney may donate to a local cause or send Mickey Mouse to wave at a ribbon -cutting. But let's compare that to the billions in profits and the staggering subsidies they receive. If residents saw an independent valuation of what Disneyland takes versus what it gives, they'd be shocked. The imbalance is not just unfair —it's unsustainable. And it's made worse by the crippling debt Anaheim is in, much of it tied to sweetheart deals and decades of corporate giveaways. So we must ask: how do they get away with this? The answer is simple: pay -to -play politics. Disney pours millions into lobbying, campaign donations, and backroom influence to ensure every vote, every ordinance, every regulation tilts in their favor. They don't just sell magic —they buy silence, compliance, and protection. It's time to say: Yes on a gate tax. No on any new Disney subsidies. Investigate the pay -to -play politics between Disney and the City of Anaheim. And most importantly, return Anaheim to its residents Disneyland used to be a symbol of joy, of unity, of wonder. Now it's a fortress of exclusivity, guarded by price hikes, corporate lobbying, environmental negligence, and political favoritism. If Disney truly believes in magic, it's time they stop hoarding it —and start sharing it with the people who make it possible. Thank you.