HB 3456
Requires district school boards and public library boards to adopt policies to provide for Internet safety for students and minors.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires Oregon’s public school districts and public library boards to create and implement policies focused on internet safety for students and minors. These policies must align with the federal Children’s Internet Protection Act and include procedures for receiving and responding to public reports of concerns about internet safety. Failure to comply with these requirements could result in penalties, including loss of matching funds.
Key provisions
- School districts must adopt policies covering internet access through school resources and purchased technology.
- Public library boards must adopt policies covering internet access for minors and technology available to them.
- Policies must comply with the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
- Districts and libraries must establish a process for public reporting of internet safety concerns.
- Districts and libraries must annually report on received reports and their outcomes to the relevant boards and make this information available on their websites.
- Non-compliance with the policy can result in being considered ‘nonstandard’ under state law.
- Failure to comply may result in the loss of matching funds.
Who is affected
- School districts
- Students
- Public library boards
- Minors
- Library patrons
Notable changes
- Requires specific policies regarding internet safety for minors.
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