HB 1323 Summary

• Establishes the "Social Media Awareness and Responsibility Teaching (SMART) Education Act" requiring instruction on responsible social media use in Florida public schools beginning in the 2016-2017 school year.

• Mandates that all school districts incorporate social media instruction into the grade 5 curriculum and incorporate a review of that material into the grade 6 social studies curriculum.

• Requires instruction to cover the purpose and acceptable use of social media platforms, cybersafety, cybersecurity, cyberethics, and potential negative consequences including cyberbullying.

• Directs the Commissioner of Education to provide school districts with sample learning activities and resources to promote responsible social media use.

• Takes effect July 1, 2016, with the State Board of Education encouraged to adopt standards and pursue assessment of the requirements.