Design It For Us on Sustained Veto of Vermont Kids Code

Design It For Us co-chair Zamaan Qureshi issued the following statement on the sustained veto of the Vermont Kids Code:

“I am deeply disappointed by the failed override of Governor Scott’s veto of the Vermont Kids Code. The Vermont Kids Code would have ensured long overdue protection for youth that ensures a safer online environment. Overturning Governor Scott’s veto would have been a much-needed step toward protecting youth from the sustained exploitation and undue harms that we experience from social media. Instead, unfortunately, Big Tech’s interests will continue to prevail over children’s safety and privacy in Vermont.”

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About Design It For Us

Design It For Us is a youth-led coalition advocating for policy for safer social media and online platforms for kids, teens, and young adults. The youth-led coalition is led by two Co-Chairs and a Core Team of young people between the age of 18 and 26. The coalition is supported by an array of youth activists, youth-led organizations, and advisors.