Utah is the top state for kids’ online safety, according to a new report
Sep 20, 2024, 6:00 AM
(Seth Wenig, Associated Press)
(Seth Wenig, Associated Press)
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is the number one state in the nation for kids’ online safety, according to a report from Cloudwards.
The report ranked states using national data based on four factors: online safety crimes and threats, mental health support, cyberbullying prevalence, and online safety legislation.
The states received a ranking in each category, with 1 being the best and 51 being the worst.
Utah ranked in the middle for online safety crimes and threats and cyberbullying, with a score of 21 and 29 respectively. However, it received top rankings for online safety legislation and mental health support, with a score of 1 and 7 respectively.
Overall, Utah landed at the top of the list with a total score of 85.32.
Hawaii was a close second with a score of 85.05 points. California and Oregon were at the bottom of the list, with a score of 55.92 and 50.44 respectively.
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