TN HB1886

Requires all LEAs and public charter schools to adopt internet acceptable use policies that include safety protocols, parent communication guidelines, student protection rules for electronic communications, personal information safeguards, and website access limitations blocking harmful, pornographic, violent, or self-harm content.

Mandates that digital resource providers contracting with schools for pre-K through grade 12 materials must verify content compliance, filter prohibited materials, provide written certification that technology blocks harmful content, and remove flagged materials within 1 business day of request.

Prohibits students in pre-K through grade 5 from accessing school-created email addresses to send or receive emails, though schools may create addresses for identification purposes in security or grading software.

Requires annual audits of internet acceptable use policy compliance by qualified third parties or through USAC e-rate audits, with results published on school websites.

Takes effect July 1, 2026, with existing contracts remaining valid until expiration; schools must notify parents immediately when students under 18 access prohibited websites.