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ID H0663
Bill
Status
3/5/2024
Primary Sponsor
Education Committee
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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