MAHA State Policies

Across the country, states are enacting bold new policies into law to Make America Healthy Again. Explore the full list of policies to see the impact of MAHA nationwide or select your state to learn how change is happening in your community.

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  • Oregon

    EO 25-09 - Personal Electronic Device Policy for School Districts

    Signed on by Governor Tina Kotek

    Aims to improve student educational outcomes and mental wellbeing across the state by prohibiting cell student phone use during the school day in Oregon’s K-12 public schools.

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • North Carolina

    HB 959 - Act to Promote Internet Safety and to Provide Social Media Literacy in Instruction in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Josh Stein

    Requires school boards to implement an Internet Safety policy, provide instruction on the negative effects of social media, and prohibit wireless communication during instructional time.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R), Rep. Kyle Hall (R), Rep. Brian Biggs (R), Rep. James Dixon (R), Rep. Joe Pike (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Vermont

    HB 480, Section 17 - Cell Phone and Social Media Use in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Phil Scott

    Directs the Vermont Secretary of Education to develop a model policy prohibiting student use of cell phones at school from arrival to dismissal, with certain exceptions. Each school board will be required to adopt this policy or a more stringent policy.

    Sponsors:

    House Committee on Education

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Oklahoma

    EO 25-13 - Make Oklahoma Healthy Again (MOHA)

    Signed on by Governor Kevin Stitt

    This order directs a review of public health policies ranging from water fluoridation to artificial food dyes. It also establishes the MOHA Advisory Council to promote clean living, physical activity, and preventative health.

    Topics:

    Ultra-Processed Foods, Food Dyes, Fluoride, Physical Fitness, Nutrition Education

    Review details
  • Rhode Island

    SB 771 - Health and Safety of Pupils

    Signed on by Governor Dan McKee

    Requires every public school to have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on school grounds.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Brian Thompson (D), Sen. Louis Dipalma (D), Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D), Sen. Lori Urso (D)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details