AZ SB1260

Superintendent of Public Instruction must develop best practices and recommendations for instruction in digital citizenship, internet safety, and media literacy by December 1, 2017, and submit a report to the governor and legislature.

Superintendent shall convene an advisory committee including experts in digital citizenship, teachers, librarians, parents, educators, and administrators to inform the development of best practices and recommendations.

Beginning in the 2018-2019 school year, school districts and charter schools must annually review their policies and procedures on electronic resources and internet safety with involvement from students, parents, teachers, librarians, and community representatives.

Superintendent shall recommend that schools provide internet safety education covering topics including safe social media use, recognizing online predators, protecting personal information, avoiding deception, reporting cyberbullying, reporting illegal activities, and copyright laws.

Bill defines "digital citizenship" as norms of appropriate, responsible, and healthy behavior related to technology use, including digital and media literacy, ethics, etiquette, security, and cyberbullying prevention.