BE THE VOICE
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BTV + SB351
The Be THE Voice program offers a powerful, proactive way for schools to support the new mandate. Through its peer-led, video-based programming, BTV promotes kindness, empathy, inclusion, and responsible decision-making – all of which are core components of both character education and responsible digital citizenship.
How Be THE Voice supports Georgia Senate Bill 351
1. Empowering students to use tech wisely
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BTV videos address topics like cyberbullying, online peer pressure, and the consequences of negative digital behavior – helping students recognize and reflect on their own online actions
2. Promoting positive peer influence
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With relatable, student-narrated videos, BTV empowers students to become role models – encouraging respectful, thoughtful interaction both in person and online
3. Reinforcing character education themes
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Monthly messages reinforce traits like self-control, compassion, and personal responsibility – all of which directly support SB 351’s goals for student conduct, on and offline
4. Encouraging real-world interaction
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By spotlighting student clubs, service projects, and school-wide kindness campaigns, BTV helps students reconnect face-to-face and reduces reliance on digital validation
GEORGIA SENATE BILL 351
With the recent passage of Georgia Senate Bill 351, The Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act, schools across the state are taking steps to promote digital responsibility and reduce online harm among students. The bill strengthens existing character education requirements by adding components around digital citizenship, responsible social media use, and online safety.
As schools prepare for the law’s implementation in July 2025, Be THE Voice offers a ready-to-launch, student-centered resource that supports both state requirements and school climate goals.
