WHAT: The Senate Majority Policy Committee will hold a public hearing to spotlight the growing concerns surrounding youth over-exposure to social media and the potential harm associated with excessive online engagement.

WHO: The hearing will be hosted by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and chaired by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday will lead the first panel. Parents of victims of AI child sexual abuse material will share their stories.

Panelists will also include representatives from the following organizations:

• Berks County District Attorney’s Office
• Caernarvon Township Police Department
• Montgomery County Department of Public Safety
• Pottsgrove School District
• NAMI Montgomery County
• Berks County Intermediate Unit
• PA Unplugged

WHERE: Pottsgrove Middle School, 1351 N. Hanover St., Pottstown

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m.