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ID H0663

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2024

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Revises Section 33-132 to require school districts to file internet use policies with the state superintendent every 5 years, with policies prohibiting access to obscene materials, materials harmful to minors, and sexual exploitation materials

  • Adds requirements for school internet policies to block unauthorized access to protected personal data, prevent access to websites that fail to protect student information, and authorize restrictions on personal wireless communications during instructional time

  • Prohibits student access to social media platforms through school internet except for platforms identified for educational use or when expressly directed by a teacher for educational or career exploration purposes

  • Creates new Section 33-1637 requiring school districts, specially chartered districts, and public charter schools serving grades 6-12 to provide digital literacy instruction including core competencies in digital citizenship, information literacy, communications, safety, and creativity

  • Takes effect July 1, 2024, with an emergency declaration

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to require school districts to establish internet access policies to block certain content and to establish digital literacy instruction for students in grades 6 through 12.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: Education

3/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Education3/6/2024
Education2/27/2024

Full Bill Text

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