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 -- 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.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This legislation stipulates new requirements for local school boards to update their internet use policy limiting access to certain online platforms, unless the district or school has identified these platforms for educational use or when expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational or career explorations. Further, the legislation adds a new section to Chapter 16, Title 33, Idaho code regarding Digital Literacy for student’s 6th through 12 grades.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (43)
NAY (26)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
LATEST ACTION
Introduced, read first time; referred to: Education