4. Appendix to Minutes (05/29/25) — Anaheim City Council, August 12, 2025

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Cc: Ce sar C < ce sarc@ke nne dycommi ssi on. org>; Ke nne dy C < kennedyc@ke nne dycommission. org> Subje ct: [ EXTERN AL] Ite m 22 Busi ne ss Cal e ndar- Approve the Program Guidelines and Allocati on Pl an f or Anahe i m Local Housi ng Trust Fund 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.

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I am writing to submit a public comment letter on behalf of the Kennedy Commission regarding Item number 22 under Business Calendar for tomorrow night' s City Council meeting.

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Mayor Ashleigh Aitken
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RE: Item 22 Business Calendar- Approve the Program Guidelines and Allocation Plan for Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund
Dear honorable Mayor Aitaken and Members of the City Council, The Kennedy Commission (the Commission) is a broad-basedcoalition of residentsand community organizations advocating for the production of homesaffordable for families earning lessthan 30,000 annually in OrangeCounty. Since 2001, we have successfully partneredwith jurisdictions acrossthe county to createhousing and land-usepolicies that increaseaffordable housing opportunities for lower-income working families.

We appreciatethe City of Anaheim’s ongoing efforts to explore different strategiesaimed at increasing access to affordable housing. We believe with the Local Housing Trust Funds the City of Anaheim will make a meaningful impact to the families that are in dire needof assistanceto achieve housing stability. As the City continues to utilize the funds for its: Builds More Homes Initiative, First- Time Homeowners Program, Housing Stability Program, we urge the City to prioritize these funds towards increasing new multi- family housing for extremely low, very low, and low- income families.

The fund is largely composed of fees generated through the approval of the proposed Disneyland Resort expansion— an investment expectedto bring significant commerce and job opportunities to the area. However, the resort’s operations will require a large workforce, much of which will be employed in low- wage positions. It is imperative that the housing impact funds from this development be reinvested to produce affordable housing for individuals and families whose labor will sustainand drive the continued successof the Anaheim Resort. Supporting theseworking families that fall into the low, very low and extremely low income categories, with stable housing not only acknowledgestheir contributions but also strengthensthe overall economic and social fabric of the Anaheim community and local economy..

Ultimately, the City’s focus should remain on increasing the overall production of affordable housing- especially for families in low, very low, and extremely low income categories.

Multi- family affordable housing needsto be a priority for Anaheim, since they are disproportionately affected by the lack of affordable housing.

Over half of the population are renters 55%
An estimated75% of rentersin Anaheim fall into low- income categories.

Additionally, over 60% of renters spend30% or more of their grosshousehold income on housing costs–thesehouseholdsare rent burden.

Among householdsexperiencing overcrowding, 79% are renters, underscoring the urgent need for deeply affordable housing opportunities..
1 Furthermore, Anaheim has not met meaningful progress towards its lower- income RHNA allocations comparedto its drastic progressfor above moderate:

RHNA’s allocations for very low is 3,767, the City hascompleted 399 making up only 11% of their total allocation.

Similarly, their Low category hasan 11% completion rate with only 252 out of 2,145 units completed.

The Kennedy Commission urgesthe City to implement this fund with a deepcommitment to equity— one that ensures the needs of low- wage workers and cost- burdened families are prioritized.

We support the approval of the Program Guidelines and Allocation Plan and look forward to continued collaboration to ensure that these resources truly serve those most in need.

We look forward to continuing to support your efforts to meet the housing needsof Anaheim’s most vulnerable residents. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (949) 250- 0909 or [email protected].

Sincerely,
CesarCovarrubias
Executive Director
2 You don' t often get email from christine. villegas@expcommercial. com. Learn why this is important Date: 5/ 29/ 2025 3: 19: 27 PM
From:" Christine Villegas" christine. villegas@expcommercial. com To:" Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim. net
Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Public Comment from Christine Villegas, re: Disneyland Affordable Housing Fund 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.

Greetings Madame Mayor and Honorable Members of City Council, My name is Christine Villegas. I was born in the unincorporated area of Anaheim ( La Colonia Independencia) and now reside in the City of Orange. I am a commercial realtor with 20 years of previous and concurrent experience developing some 1500 units of affordable rental housing throughout Southern California for some of the nation' s, and this County' s, best affordable housing developers. Over the years, I have worked intensely to learn how to implement affordable rental housing using complex financing programs in communities where land comes at a premium. To accomplish this, as you know, takes a myriad of Federal, State, County and local public resources to build rental housing for households earning 0- 60% of the Area Median Income.

I write today to express my gratitude for Disneyland' s proposed affordable housing fund. While much of my practice and experience revolves around helping rental developers acquire land, this past year, I recently represented Habitat for Humanity in the purchase of property ( in another City) to advance their model of affordable homeownership for households earning 80%- 120% AMI where eight new households will have the opportunity to own their own home at an affordable price. To say that it has been challenging to find land in this County that is reasonably priced is an understatement. In addition, of the 662 homes that have sold in Anaheim and Anaheim Hills over the past 180 days, only 13 were priced under $ 500, 000. Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and several other amazing nonprofits are working to help potential homeowners get their foot in the door to homeownership and they have FAR FEWER public resources to use in their process. I can also share that my family owes the first home we ever purchased to Neighborworks of Orange County.

Beyond down payment assistance for homebuyers, develope rs nee d assistance with land acquisition and pre- development funds; and these are not nearly as available as there are funds for rental programs. I encourage the City and Disney to support the full gamut of affordable housing development with resources by ensuring that funds are also available for land acquisition and predevelopment ( to both rental and homeownership developers) to assist in the creation of more opportunities serving a broader spectrum of residents, by entrusting quality organizations with these type of resources.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter. For reference, I am attaching a matrix of household income ( for a family of four) and the corresponding home prices to demonstrate the amount of money a family of four needs to make, and what their purchase point would be based on their available income.

I appreciate that the City works so hard to ensure affordable housing, in several varieties, is developed and your consideration in this process. Please don' t hesitate to contact me if I can be of service.

Sincerely,
Christine Villegas
EXP Commercial
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Cc:" Velma de la Rosa" velma@habitatoc. org, " Chris Georgieff" chrisg@habitatoc. org Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Public Comment – Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund Program 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.

Public Comment – Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund Program Submitted by: Michael Valentine, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County My name is Michael Valentine, and I am speaking on behalf of Habitat for Humanity of Orange County. We deeply appreciate the City of Anaheim’ s continued leadership in addressing the housing crisis and commend your thoughtful proposal to allocate $ 15 million through the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund.

W hile we fully support the proposed $ 9. 5 million investment in the development of affordable rental housing, we respectfully urge the Council to expand the program to include a stronger commitment to affordable homeownership development. This is a vital piece of the housing continuum that must not be overlooked if Anaheim is to truly meet the needs of its working families.

The proposed $ 5 million allocation for first- time homebuyer assistance is a positive step, but it focuses solely on individual down payment support. It does not include funding for nonprofit developers like Habitat OC who are actively building new homes that low- income families can own. Homeownership is not just a housing solution— it is a powerful tool for long- term stability, generational wealth- building, and community resilience.

Habitat for Humanity of Orange County has a long- standing, proven track record of delivering successful affordable homeownership outcomes:

W e have built 239 homes across 17 cities in Orange County over the past 35 years. 283 families have become homeowners through our programs.

In Anaheim, we’ ve built 6 homes— and are ready to do more.

Among the families we’ ve served, 4 are Disneyland employees— hardworking members of Anaheim’ s community.

Beyond new construction, we’ve completed 296 home preservation projects, helping 572 individuals remain safely in their homes.

The need is only increasing. In California, 1 in 5 low- income families spends more than half their income on housing. In Orange County, the median home price has skyrocketed to

1. 2 million— a 12. 8% increase from last year alone. For a family of four earning $ 109, 280 ( the low- income threshold in our county), affordable housing costs should not exceed 2, 753 per month. At current market prices, homeownership is simply out of reach for families like these— unless we act.

This is why Anaheim must invest in affordable homeownership. Without it, the dream of owning a home will continue to slip away for thousands of Anaheim families who work here, serve here, and deserve the chance to stay rooted in their community.

Habitat OC stands ready to partner with the City of Anaheim to deliver high- quality, affordable homes using the strength of our volunteers, donors, and grant partners— combined with city investment. With additional funding support through the Anaheim Local Housing Trust Fund, we can create more pathways to homeownership, enabling families to build equity and stability for generations to come.

W e respectfully urge the Council to expand funding allocations to include nonprofit developers and make affordable homeownership a key pillar of Anaheim’ s housing strategy. Thank you for your time, your consideration, and your continued commitment to the families of this great city.

Sincerely,
Michae l Valentine
Preside nt & CEO
2200 Ritchey Stre e t, Santa Ana, CA 92705
714) 434- 6200
mi chae lv@habitatoc. org
www. Habi tatOC. org
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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Should Congress feed seniors?
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Dear neighbor,
Each month, more than 22, 000 seniors in Orange County depend on federa lly funded nutrition programs to get their meals. I’ve long supported the Commodity Supplement al Food Program, which brings nutritious, high quality meals directly to seniors’ doorsteps. I urged my fellow Members of Congress to continue funding this program that is a lifeline to seniors nationwide. From supporting SNAP and Medicaid to advocating for Medicare, I have always pushed Congress to fund programs that take care of our neighbors.

I am proud to have fought to support our nation’ s seniors. As we consider t his topic in Congress, I want to hear from you.

I WANT YOUR OPINION:

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As I work with my colleagues in Congress to get our seniors the support they dese rve, I w ill keep your thoughts in mind. My job is to bring your voice to Washington, and I want to continue hearing from you as Congress considers taking action.

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Subject:[ EXTERNAL] Honoring those who protect our communities 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 Neighbor,
This week, I came to Washington, D. C. with a charge to stand up for the members of our community who keep us all safe. I joined my colleagues in welcoming police squads from across the country in honor of National Police Week. I also pressed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on the Administration’ s unjust deportations of American Citizens. From improving job opportunit ies for families on Main Street to studying breakthrough therapies for our veterans to pushing for immigration reform, I’m committed to bringing results back home to Main Street. I continue to bring your voice to the halls of Congress. I'd like to show you what I’ve been working on.

HONORING PUBLIC SAFET Y OFFICE RS
This week, members of the Anaheim and Santa Ana Police Forces joined me in Washington to celebrate National Police Week. Every year, National Police Week offers honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty to keep us safe. I was proud to highlight Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez, a Marine who has dedicated his life to protecting our communities. Chief Rodriguez arrived in the United States at age four— undocumented— and has spent his career keeping us all safe.

To see my remarks on the House Floor, click HERE.

Representative Correa with Anaheim public safety officers

PROT E CT ING OUR HOME LAND
As the top Democrat on the House Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, it’s important that I hold thisAdministration accountable for violating immigration law or the Constitution. At a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing this week, I pressed Kristi Noem about the Administration’ s recent deportation of American citizens. Not only is it immoral to strip children aw ay from their families, it is downright illegal to deport American citizens. Any American who is forcefully taken from our country is unacceptable. I am proud to represent a district made up of immigrants from all over the world and I am committed to doing everything I can to ensure you can stay with your families and communities.

Represen tative Correa questions DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on the Administration’ s deportation of American children

G E T T ING VE TERANS T HE CARE T HE Y NE E D
I was happy to join my colleague, Representative General Jack Bergman, at t he Psychedelic Medicine Coalition to discuss ways the federal government can better support our vet erans. When veterans return home from the battlefield, we have a moral responsibility to help t hem recover from any wounds they may have incurred. Psychedelic medicine offers a potentially life- saving treatment for PTSD and other invisible wounds gained on the battlefield. By funding and promoting regulated research into psychedelic medicine, we can open up more doors for our vet erans to get better. Last month, I introduced the Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act, which would increase federally funded research on innovative therapies to treat Veterans experiencing conditions like PTSD, substance use disorder, and depression.

Representative Correa joined by Representative Bergman discuss the future of psychedelic medicin e as treatment for veterans

BRINGING J O BS T O O UR COMMUNIT Y
Are you or one of your loved ones looking for a job? Anaheim Workforce Connection is a unique coalition between the City of Anaheim, local business leaders, and career resources. This coalition is designed to provide local job seekers with employment and training services t o help you develop your career goals, enhance your skills and expertise, and find a position that is perfect for you. Come visit the Anaheim Workforce Connection on May 28, 2025 at the Downtown Community Center 250 E Center St., Anaheim, CA 92805 for a dynamic multi- industry job fair event - connecting job seekers with leading companies and a wide range of career opportunities from 10: 00 AM to 1: 00 PM.

As always, I am committed to serving you, advocating for issues that mat ter 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.

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I believe that veterans should be treated with dignity and respect. This includes immigrant veterans, who fought for our country in uniform, pledged allegiance to our nat ion, and were honorably discharged, and now, some face deportation orders. I am commit ted to doing everything I can to give them the respect and support they deserve. Last month, I proposed an amendment to stand by immigrant veterans. This amendment would require ICE to consider t he contributions of veterans who had been honorably discharged before issuing deportation orders against them.

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Impact of Social Media and Personal Devices on Mental Health.Impact of Social Media and Personal Devices on Mental Health. by National EducationAssociationbyNational Education Association Published: August 12, 2024Published: August 12, 2024
A new survey of National Education Association members reveals that educators areveryAnew survey of National Education Association members reveals that educators are very concerned about student mental health and the role of electronic devices and socialconcerned about student mental health and the role of electronic devices and social mediainmedia in public schools.public schools.

1. Over 90 percent of educators feel students’ mental health is a serious issue at their school,Over 90 percent of educators feel students’ mental health is a serious issue at their school, and a majority say there has been a significant increase in concerns related to studentmentalanda majority say there has been a significant increase in concerns related to student mental health in the past few years.health in the past few years.

2. An overwhelming majority of NEA members— 90 percent— support school policy prohibitingcellAnoverwhelming majority of NEA members— 90 percent— support school policy prohibiting cell phone/ personal devices during instructional time.phone/ personal devices during instructional time.

3. NEA members voice broad support for the federal and state governments requiringsocialNEAmembers voice broad support for the federal and state governments requiring social media companies to make changes to protect student safety and privacy.media companies to make changes to protect student safety and privacy.

Su m m arySummary
Social media and personal device use play a major and increasingly important role in theeducationSocialmedia and personal device use play a major and increasingly important role in the education environment. To explore their implications, including the impact ourenvironment. To explore their implications, including the impact our members have observedinmembers have observed in school settings and what concerns them the most, the National Education Associationconductedschoolsettings and what concerns them the most, the National Education Association conducted a survey of 2, 889 members working in elementary, middle, and high schools in the spring of 2024. a survey of 2, 889 members working in elementary, middle, and high schools in the spring of 2024.

The survey identified concerns in four main areas: student mental health, student safetyandThesurvey identified concerns in four main areas: student mental health, student safety and behavior, social skill development, and learning environments. The survey alsobehavior, social skill development, and learning environments. The survey also identified thepolicyidentified the policy solutions NEA members support. As noted in more detail in the attached memo from GBAO, thefirmsolutions NEA members support. As noted in more detail in the attached memo from GBAO, the firm that conducted the poll on behalf of NEA:that conducted the poll on behalf of NEA:

Over 90 percent of educators feel students’ mental health is a serious issue at their school,Over 90 percent of educators feel students’ mental health is a serious issue at their school, and a majority say there has been a significant increase in concerns related to studentmentalanda majority say there has been a significant increase in concerns related to student mental health in the past few years.health in the past few years. Top contributing factors to incidents or concerns related toTop contributing factors to incidents or concerns related to student mental health include social media, personal device use, and lack of mentalhealthstudent mental health include social media, personal device use, and lack of mental health staffing in schools. Bullying was a particular concern in middle schools.staffing in schools. Bullying was a particular concern in middle schools.

The vast majority of NEA members say that students cannot concentrate, are acting out, andThevast majority of NEA members say that students cannot concentrate, are acting out, and are frequently absent fromschoolarefrequently absent from school. . NEA members see a lack of student motivationandNEAmembers see a lack of student motivation and negative student behavior both toward peers and educators.negative student behavior both toward peers and educators.

The negative impact of student social media use troubles NEA members.The negative impact of student social media use troubles NEA members. NEA members worryNEA members worry that student socialthat student social media use leads to cyberbullying and underdeveloped social skills. Themedia use leads to cyberbullying and underdeveloped social skills. The NEA polling results are consistent with recent findings by the AmericanPsychologicalNEApolling results are consistent with recent findings by the American Psychological Association ( APA), whose own concerns related to social media rest in part on youths’Association ( APA), whose own concerns related to social media rest in part on youths’ neurologicalneurological hypersensitivity and susceptibility to social media feedback, praise, andharmfulhypersensitivity and susceptibility to social media feedback, praise, and harmful contentcontent11 . .

Educators who work in schools that allow personal device use find it verydisruptiveEducatorswho work in schools that allow personal device use find it very disruptive . An. An overwhelming majorityoverwhelming majority of NEA members— 90 percent— support school policy prohibitingcellofNEA members— 90 percent— support school policy prohibiting cell phone/ personal devices during instructional time, and 83 percent support prohibitingcellphone/ personal devices during instructional time, and 83 percent support prohibiting cell phone/ personal device usage during the entire school day with exceptions for thingslikephone/ personal device usage during the entire school day with exceptions for things like medical or assistive- technologymedical or assistive- technology needs. NEA members identify educators and parentsasneeds. NEA members identify educators and parents as important to the process of developing local policy on personal device use in schools, andimportant to the process of developing local policy on personal device use in schools, and members show little support for the federal government developing such policy. members show little support for the federal government developing such policy.

NEA members voice broad support for the federal and state governments requiringsocialNEAmembers voice broad support for the federal and state governments requiring social media companies to make changes to protect student safety and privacy. media companies to make changes to protect student safety and privacy.

The NEA survey’ s findings underscore the importance of developing strong local policiesonThe NEA survey’ s findings underscore the importance of developing strong local policies on personal device usage in schools, continuing to bring attention to the harmspersonal device usage in schools, continuing to bring attention to the harms of social media,of social media, advocating for actionable strategies to protect the health and safety of Pre- K- 12 students, andadvocating for actionable strategies to protect the health and safety of Pre- K- 12 students, and bolstering learning environments. NEA will continue to do so based on these three principles: bolstering learning environments. NEA will continue to do so based on these three principles:

1. Social media companies must stop prioritizing profits over the safety and privacy of children.Social media companies must stop prioritizing profits over the safety and privacy of children.

We are well past the time when social media companies can be trusted to do so on their own.We are well past the time when social media companies can be trusted to do so on their own.

WeWe need federal and state laws to protect children, including an end to excessivedataneedfederal and state laws to protect children, including an end to excessive data collection, disruptive notifications and nudges, design choices that encourage excessiveusecollection, disruptive notifications and nudges, design choices that encourage excessive use and doom- scrolling, the promotion of extremism and violence, and the facilitationand doom- scrolling, the promotion of extremism and violence, and the facilitation ofpredatoryofpredatory behavior. For these reasons, NEA supports the federal Kids’ Online Safety Act and state-basedbehavior. For these reasons, NEA supports the federal Kids’ Online Safety Act and state- based Age Appropriate DesignCodeAgeAppropriate Design Code initiatives. initiatives.

2. Social media companies must be transparent when it comes to the impact of their productsonSocial media companies must be transparent when it comes to the impact of their products on minors. Federal support for independent research and federal oversight of socialmediaminors. Federal support for independent research and federal oversight of social media companies’ companies’ algorithmic practices will help protect children' s health, wellbeing, safety, andalgorithmic practices will help protect children' s health, wellbeing, safety, and privacy. privacy.

3. Educators should promote through collective bargaining and other labor-managementEducatorsshould promote through collective bargaining and other labor- management engagement strong school- wide, locally crafted policies restricting access to personaldevicesengagement strong school- wide, locally crafted policies restricting access to personal devices during the schoolduring the school day. Policies should be developed in consultation with educatorsandday. Policies should be developed in consultation with educators and parents/ guardians and factor in appropriate exceptions for concerns including medicalandparents/ guardians and factor in appropriate exceptions for concerns including medical and disability- related needs. Enforcement must not be left up to individual educators andshoulddisability- related needs. Enforcement must not be left up to individual educators and should nevernever rely on policing or other actions that criminalize student behavior. Schooldistrictsrelyon policing or other actions that criminalize student behavior. School districts should adopt and enforce policies and clearly communicate the reasons andenforcementshouldadopt and enforce policies and clearly communicate the reasons and enforcement mechanisms to help build consensus. mechanisms to help build consensus.

For additional information, please contact the Health and Safety Program within NEA’ sEducationForadditional information, please contact the Health and Safety Program within NEA’ s Education Policy and Implementation Center ( EPIC): Policy and Implementation Center ( EPIC): [email protected]@nea. org ..

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A new survey of National Education Association members reveals that educators areveryAnew survey of National Education Association members reveals that educators are very concerned about student mental health and the role of electronic devices and socialconcerned about student mental health and the role of electronic devices and social mediainmedia in public schools. The following are key findings from a nationwide poll of 2, 889 educators whoarepublic schools. The following are key findings from a nationwide poll of 2, 889 educators who are members of the National Education Association.members of the National Education Association.

Over 90% of educators feel students’ mental health is a serious issue at their school, and amajorityOver90% of educators feel students’ mental health is a serious issue at their school, and a majority say there’ s been a significant increase in concerns related tosay there’ s been a significant increase in concerns related to student mental health in the pastfewstudent mental health in the past few years.years. Students’ mental health is a top concern for educators, with 52% reporting it is a veryStudents’ mental health is a top concern for educators, with 52% reporting it is a very serious problem for their schools and 91% reportingserious problem for their schools and 91% reporting it is a very or somewhat serious problem.it is a very or somewhat serious problem.

General burnout, low pay, and educator shortages are also significant issues.General burnout, low pay, and educator shortages are also significant issues.

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Nearly nine- in- ten educators report an increase in incidents or concerns related to studentmentalNearlynine- in- ten educators report an increase in incidents or concerns related to student mental health in their school in the past few years, and 59% report a significanthealth in their school in the past few years, and 59% report a significant increase.increase.

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The vast majority of educators say that students can’ t concentrate, are acting out, andareThe vast majority of educators say that students can’ t concentrate, are acting out, and are frequently absent from school.frequently absent from school. Educators observe several different challenges facing studentsinEducators observe several different challenges facing students in school, including students having trouble concentrating and completing their assignmentsinschool, including students having trouble concentrating and completing their assignments in school ( 83% say they see this), students acting out and misbehaving ( 81%), and frequentstudentschool (83% say they see this), students acting out and misbehaving ( 81%), and frequent student absenteeismabsenteeism ( 75%).(75%).

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Educators cite several factors contributing to mental health issues among students in their school.Educators cite several factors contributing to mental health issues among students in their school.

Lack of parental involvement/ communication, social media and cellphone use, lack ofmentalLackof parental involvement/ communication, social media and cellphone use, lack of mental health staff, poverty, and peer pressure are top contributing factors. Social media andcellphonehealthstaff, poverty, and peer pressure are top contributing factors. Social media and cellphone use are top contributing factors among middle and high school educators.use are top contributing factors among middle and high school educators.

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Student social media use is also very concerning.Student social media use is also very concerning. Three- quarters of members report thatThree- quarters of members report that socialsocial media use is a serious problem at their school. Educators who work in middle and high schoolsormedia use is a serious problem at their school. Educators who work in middle and high schools or in schools where 50% or more of students use social media, find it even more concerning. Socialinschools where 50% or more of students use social media, find it even more concerning. Social media use in class is a much bigger concern among thosemedia use in class is a much bigger concern among those who work in schools where studentsarewho work in schools where students are allowed to use their cellphones between classes or where teachers set their own rulesaboutallowed to use their cellphones between classes or where teachers set their own rules about student cellphone use or when there is no cellphone policy in the school.student cellphone use or when there is no cellphone policy in the school.

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Educators’ biggest concerns around students using social media are cyberbullying ( 40%), thatEducators’ biggest concerns around students using social media are cyberbullying ( 40%), that social media use prevents students from developing social skills ( 38%), andsocial media use prevents students from developing social skills ( 38%), and that itdisruptsthatit disrupts instructional time ( 33%).instructional time ( 33%).

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Educators who work in schools that allow cellphone use find it very disruptive.Educators who work in schools that allow cellphone use find it very disruptive. EducatorsEducators whowho work in schools where students are allowed to use their cellphones between classes orwhereworkin schools where students are allowed to use their cellphones between classes or where teachers set their own rules about student cellphone use are much more likely to reportthatteachers set their own rules about student cellphone use are much more likely to report that devices are very or somewhat disruptive during instructional time ( 73% devices are very or somewhat disruptive during instructional time ( 73% to 79% disruptive) thanto79% disruptive) than educators at schools where students must store their phones where they cannot accessthemeducators at schools where students must store their phones where they cannot access them 28% disruptive) or where students can have their phones but are not allowed to use them at any(28% disruptive) or where students can have their phones but are not allowed to use them at any point during the school day ( 47% disruptive).point during the school day ( 47% disruptive).

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Members support prohibiting phones during instructional time and during the entire school dayandMembers support prohibiting phones during instructional time and during the entire school day and do not want policies to be left to individual educators.do not want policies to be left to individual educators. When given a list of possibleschoolWhengiven a list of possible school cellphone policies, members are most supportive of a proposal that prohibits students’ useofcellphone policies, members are most supportive of a proposal that prohibits students’ use of cellphones/ personal devices during instructional time ( 75% strongly support, 90% total support),cellphones/ personal devices during instructional time ( 75% strongly support, 90% total support), followed by prohibiting cellphones/ personalfollowed by prohibiting cellphones/ personal devices during the entire school day with school-devices during the entire school day with school- approved exceptions ( 58% strongly support, 83% total support). Members are less supportiveofapproved exceptions ( 58% strongly support, 83% total support). Members are less supportive of leaving cellphone/ personal device usage up to individual educators ( 31% total support, 62% totalleaving cellphone/ personal device usage up to individual educators ( 31% total support, 62% total oppose).oppose).

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There is broad support for government requiring social media companies to make changestoThere is broad support for government requiring social media companies to make changes to protect student safety and privacy.protect student safety and privacy. Educators support their state or federal governmentadoptingEducatorssupport their state or federal government adopting legislation to require social media companies to make changes that protect the safety anddatalegislation to require social media companies to make changes that protect the safety and data privacy of minors ( 61% strongly support, 86% total support.)privacy of minors ( 61% strongly support, 86% total support.) EditEdit ImageImage
M ethodologyMethodology
On behalf of the National Education Association, GBAO conducted the nationallyrepresentativeOnbehalf of the National Education Association, GBAO conducted the nationally representative online survey of 2, 889 non- retired NEA members March 4- 15, 2024. The sampleonline survey of 2, 889 non- retired NEA members March 4- 15, 2024. The sample is subject to a +/-is subject to a +/-

1. 8 percentage point margin of error at the 95 percent confidence level.1. 8 percentage point margin of error at the 95 percent confidence level.

R e fer e n ceReference
11 American PsychologicalAmerican Psychological Association, “ Potential risks of content, features, and functions: AAssociation, “ Potential risks of content, features, and functions: A closer look at the science behind how social media affects youth,” April 2024. Available at:closer look at the science behind how social media affects youth,” April 2024. Available at:
https:// www. apa. org/ topics/ social- mediainternet/ psychological- science- behind- youth- social-https:// www. apa. org/ topics/ social- mediainternet/ psychological- science- behind- youth- social- media.pdfmedia. pdf. NEA access: June 20, 2024.. NEA access: June 20, 2024. Edit Post SeeMoreSeeMore Edit Post
NEA Member Polling Results: SocialMedia,
PersonalDevices, and Mental Health
June20, 2024
Socialmediaandpersonaldeviceuseplay a majorandincreasinglyimportantrolein the educationenvironment. To exploretheirimplications, includingtheimpactourmembershave observedin schoolsettingsandwhatconcernsthemthemost, theNationalEducation Associationconducteda surveyof 2,889membersworkingin elementary, middle, andhigh schoolsin thespringof 2024. Thesurveyidentifiedconcernsin four mainareas: studentmental health, studentsafetyandbehavior, socialskill development, andlearningenvironments. The surveyalsoidentifiedthepolicy solutionsNEA memberssupport.

As notedin moredetailin theattachedmemofrom GBAO, thefirm thatconductedthepoll on behalfof NEA:

Over 90percent of educatorsfeelstudents’ mental health is a seriousissueat their school, and a majority saythere hasbeena significant increasein concernsrelated to student mental health in the pastfew years. Topcontributingfactorsto incidentsor concernsrelatedto studentmentalhealthincludesocialmedia, personaldeviceuse, and lack of mentalhealthstaffingin schools. Bullying wasaparticularconcernin middle schools.

The vast majority of NEA memberssaythat studentscannotconcentrate, are acting out, and are frequently absentfrom school. NEA membersseea lackof student motivationandnegativestudentbehaviorbothtowardpeersandeducators.

The negativeimpact of student socialmediausetroubles NEA members. NEA membersworry thatstudentsocialmediauseleadsto cyberbullyingandunderdeveloped socialskills. TheNEA polling resultsareconsistentwith recentfindingsby theAmerican PsychologicalAssociation (APA), whoseown concernsrelatedto socialmediarestin parton youths’ neurologicalhypersensitivityandsusceptibilityto socialmediafeedback, praise, andharmfulcontent.1
Educatorswho work in schoolsthat allow personaldeviceusefind it very disruptive. An overwhelmingmajorityof NEA members—90 percent—supportschool policy prohibitingcell phone/personaldevicesduringinstructionaltime, and83percent supportprohibitingcell phone/personaldeviceusageduringtheentireschooldaywith exceptionsfor thingslike medicalor assistive-technologyneeds. NEA membersidentify educatorsandparentsasimportantto theprocessof developinglocal policy on personal deviceusein schools, andmembersshowlittle supportfor thefederalgovernment developingsuchpolicy.

NEA membersvoicebroad support for the federal and stategovernmentsrequiring socialmediacompaniesto makechangesto protect student safetyand privacy. 120116thSt., N.W. | Washington, DC20036 | Phone: (202) 833-4000 RebeccaS. Pringle President
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2 TheNEA survey’s findingsunderscoretheimportanceof developingstronglocal policieson personaldeviceusagein schools, continuingto bringattentionto theharmsof socialmedia, advocatingfor actionablestrategiesto protectthehealthandsafetyof Pre-K-12 students, and bolsteringlearningenvironments. NEA will continueto dosobasedon thesethreeprinciples:

1. Socialmediacompaniesmuststopprioritizing profitsoverthesafetyandprivacyof children. We arewell pastthetimewhensocialmediacompaniescanbetrustedto doso on theirown. We needfederalandstatelawsto protectchildren, includinganendto excessivedatacollection, disruptivenotificationsandnudges, designchoicesthat encourageexcessiveuseanddoom-scrolling, thepromotionof extremismandviolence, andthefacilitation of predatorybehavior. Forthesereasons, NEA supportsthefederal Kids’ OnlineSafetyAct andstate-basedAge AppropriateDesignCodeinitiatives.

2. Socialmediacompaniesmustbetransparentwhenit comesto theimpactof their productsonminors. Federalsupportfor independentresearchandfederaloversightof socialmediacompanies’ algorithmicpracticeswill helpprotectchildren's health, wellbeing, safety, andprivacy.

3. Educatorsshouldpromotethroughcollectivebargainingandotherlabor-management engagementstrongschool-wide, locally craftedpoliciesrestrictingaccessto personal devicesduringtheschoolday. Policiesshouldbedevelopedin consultationwith educatorsandparents/guardiansandfactorin appropriateexceptionsfor concerns includingmedicalanddisability-relatedneeds. Enforcementmustnotbeleft upto individual educatorsandshouldneverrely on policingor otheractionsthatcriminalize studentbehavior. Schooldistrictsshouldadoptandenforcepoliciesandclearly communicatethereasonsandenforcementmechanismsto helpbuild consensus.

For additionalinformation, pleasecontacttheHealthandSafetyProgramwithin NEA’s EducationPolicyandImplementationCenter (EPIC): [email protected]. 1 AmericanPsychologicalAssociation, “Potentialrisksof content, features, andfunctions: A closerlook atthe sciencebehindhow socialmediaaffectsyouth,” April 2024. Availableat: https://www.apa.org/topics/social-media- internet/psychological-science-behind-youth-social-media.pdf. NEA access: June20, 2024. 1701 K Street NW Suite 700, Washington, DC 20006 202-621-1411 www. gbaostrategies. com To: Interested Parties
From: GBAO
Date: April 24, 2024
Poll Results: Student Mental Health And Social Media Use A new survey of National Education Association members reveals that educators are very concerned about student mental health and the role of electronic devices and social media in public schools. The following are key findings from a nationwide poll of 2,889 educators who are members of the National Education Association .

Key Findings
Over 90% of educators feel students’ mental health is a serious issue at their school, and a majority say there’ s been a significant increase in concerns related to student mental health in the past few years. Students’ mental health is a top concern for educators, with 52% reporting it is a very serious problem for their schools and 91% reporting it is a very or somewhat serious problem. General burnout, low pay, and educator shortages are also significant issues.

Nearly nine- in-ten educators report an increase in incidents or concerns related to student mental health in their school in the past few years, and 59% report a significant increase.
2 The vast majority of educators say that students can’t concentrate, are acting out, and are frequently absent from school. Educators observe several different challenges facing students in school, including students having trouble concentrating and completing their assignments in school ( 83% say they see this), students acting out and misbehaving ( 81%), and frequent student absenteeism ( 75%).

Educators cite several factors contributing to mental health issues among students in their school. Lack of parental involvement/ communication, social media and cellphone use, lack of mental health staff, poverty, and peer pressure are top contributing factors. Social media and cellphone use are top contributing factors among middle and high school educators.
3 Student social media use is also very concerning. Three- quarters of members report that social media use is a serious problem at their school. Educators who work in middle and high schools or in schools where 50% or more of students use social media, find it even more concerning. Social media use in class is a much bigger concern among those who work in schools where students are allowed to use their cellphones between classes or where teachers set their own rules about student cellphone use or when there is no cellphone policy in the school.

Educators’ biggest concerns around students using social media are cyberbullying 40%), that social media use prevents students from developing social skills ( 38%), and that it disrupts instructional time ( 33%).
4 Educators who work in schools that allow cellphone use find it very disruptive .

Educators who work in schools where students are allowed to use their cellphones between classes or where teachers set their own rules about student cellphone use are much more likely to report that devices are very or somewhat disruptive during instructional time ( 73% to 79% disruptive) than educators at schools where students must store their phones where they cannot access them ( 28% disruptive) or where students can have their phones but are not allowed to use them at any point during the school day ( 47% disruptive).
5 Members support prohibiting phones during instructional time and during the entire school day and do not want policies to be left to individual educators. When given a list of possible school cellphone policies, members are most supportive of a proposal that prohibits students’ use of cellphones/ personal devices during instructional time ( 75% strongly support, 90% total support), followed by prohibiting cellphones/ personal devices during the entire school day with school -approved exceptions ( 58% strongly support, 83% total support). Members are less supportive of leaving cellphone/ personal device usage up to individual educators ( 31% total support, 62% total oppose).

There is broad support for government requiring social media companies to make changes to protect student safety and privacy. Educators support their state or federal government adopting legislation to require social media companies to make changes that protect the safety and data privacy of minors ( 61% strongly support, 86% total support).

Methodology
On behalf of the National Education Association, GBAO conducted the nationally representative online survey of 2,889 non- retired NEA members March 4-15, 2024. The sample is subject to a

1.8 percentage point margin of error at the 95 percent confidence level.

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