Instagram announced the launch of a strategic collaboration with middle and high schools across the United States to address student safety concerns online—especially related to cyberbullying.

Through this program, verified school accounts can report posts or student accounts directly to Instagram if the content poses a potential threat to student well-being. These reports will receive priority review, and schools will be notified of any actions taken by Instagram’s moderation team.

The initiative also includes educational resources on digital safety for teachers, guardians, and students—covering topics such as responsible platform use, how to identify cyberbullying, and where to seek help.

According to Instagram, the program has been tested for a year with 60 schools and was developed in collaboration with two leading education organizations: ISTE and ASCD. Other schools may now register to join the waitlist for participation.

This move comes amidst increasing political scrutiny in the United States regarding the role of social media in the lives of children and teens. The Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA) is currently under review, which seeks to ban social media access for those under 13. Two other major laws—KOSA and COPPA—have also been passed to enhance data protection and online safety for minors.

Instagram’s initiative is seen as a proactive response to these growing pressures, and a step toward shared responsibility between tech companies and educational institutions in safeguarding the digital well-being of young users.