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Family who lost son to TikTok challenge celebrates Maryland Kids Code Bill

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In the CommunityApril 18, 2024 7:50 am

Family who lost son to TikTok challenge celebrates Maryland Kids Code Bill

A family in Accokeek, Maryland, who says they lost their son in 2019 due to a TikTok challenge is grateful for the passage of a bill aiming to protect kids from hidden dangers online. News4’s Molette Green reports.

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