A. Each LEA shall adopt policies, in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws, regarding access by students and employees to Internet and online sites that contain or make reference to harmful material, the character of which is such that it is reasonably believed to be obscene, child pornography, conducive to the creation of a hostile or dangerous school environment, pervasively vulgar, excessively violent, or sexually harassing in the school environment.

• 1. Such policies shall include, but not be limited to prohibitions against accessing sites containing information on the manufacturing or production of bombs or other incendiary devices.

B. Any policies adopted by the LEA shall include the use of computer-related technology or the use of Internet service provider technology designed to block access or exposure to any harmful material as specified in this Section, or both.

C. The provisions of this Section shall not prohibit any authorized employee or student from having unfiltered or unrestricted access to the Internet or an online service for legitimate scientific or educational purposes as determined and approved by the LEA, or from having unfiltered or unrestricted access to the Internet or online services of a newspaper with a daily circulation of at least 1000.

H. Each LEA shall provide age- and grade-appropriate classroom instruction regarding internet and cell phone safety.

1. The LDE will identify and list appropriate resources on the LDE website.
2. The instruction shall be integrated into an existing course and shall include but not be limited to the following topics: a. the safe and responsible use of social networking websites, chat rooms, electronic mail, bulletin boards, instant messaging, and other means of electronic communication; b. risks of transmitting personal information; c. recognizing, avoiding, and reporting solicitations by sexual predators; d. recognizing and reporting illegal activities and communications; e. recognizing and reporting harassment and cyberbulling; f. recognizing and avoiding unsolicited or deceptive communications; and g. copyright laws on written materials, photographs, music, and video.

A. Each LEA shall have written policies governing all school activities as they relate to students, the instructional program, staff, buildings, services, and the curriculum. B. Each LEA shall have policies and procedures that address, but are not limited to, the following: ... 13. student access to the Internet (refer to § 1709.)

A. (1) Each governing authority of a public elementary or secondary school shall adopt policies, in accordance with policies adopted by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, regarding access by students and employees to Internet and online sites that contain or make reference to harmful material the character of which is such that it is reasonably believed to be obscene, child pornography, conducive to the creation of a hostile or dangerous school environment, pervasively vulgar, excessively violent, or sexually harassing in the school environment all as defined by any applicable state or federal laws and the policies adopted pursuant to this Subsection. Such policies shall include but not be limited to prohibitions against accessing sites containing information on the manufacturing or production of bombs or other incendiary devices. (2) Any policies adopted by a governing authority of a public elementary or secondary school pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection shall include the use of computer-related technology or the use of Internet service provider technology designed to block access or exposure to any harmful material as specified in Paragraph (1) of this Subsection, or both. (3) The provisions of this Subsection shall not prohibit any authorized employee or student of a public elementary or secondary school from having unfiltered or unrestricted access to the Internet or an online service for legitimate scientific or educational purposes as determined and approved by the employing governing authority. (4) The provisions of this Subsection shall not prohibit any authorized student in a public elementary or secondary school from having unfiltered or unrestricted access to the Internet or online services of a newspaper with a daily circulation of at least one thousand. B. (1) The state Department of Education shall prepare information to be distributed to each public school governing authority for dissemination to the parent of each student enrolled in a school under its jurisdiction regarding the public health risks and harms associated with pornography. (2) The information shall include the following: (a) The dangers of sexually charged cyberbullying. (b) The addictive and destructive nature of pornographic and illicit materials. (c) The dangers of internet interaction with strangers. (d) Resources available to parents who are seeking information regarding child safeguards and free internet filters for home computers. A list of free internet filters that filter out pornography shall also be provided.

A.  The governing authority of each public elementary and secondary school shall provide age and grade appropriate classroom instruction regarding Internet and cell phone safety. Such instruction shall be integrated into an existing course of study and shall include but need not be limited to providing students with information on the following with respect to both cell phones and the Internet:

• (1)  The safe and responsible use of social networking websites, chat rooms, electronic mail, bulletin boards, instant messaging, and other means of electronic communication.

• (2)  Risks of transmitting personal information.

• (3)  Recognizing, avoiding, and reporting solicitations by sexual predators.

• (4)  Recognizing and reporting illegal activities and communications.

• (5)  Recognizing and reporting harassment and cyberbullying.

• (6)  Recognizing and avoiding unsolicited or deceptive communications.

• (7)  Copyright laws on written materials, photographs, music, and video.

B.  The State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall prescribe suitable teaching materials for instruction.

C.  Each public school governing authority shall provide teaching materials regarding Internet and cell phone safety to parents and legal guardians.

D.  No person shall have a cause of action against any school district, school, or school employee based on any statement made or action taken, or by the omission of any statement or action, regarding instruction required by this Section. The immunity from liability established in this Subsection shall not apply to any statement or action by a school employee that is maliciously, willfully, and deliberately intended to cause bodily harm to a student or to harass or intimidate a student.

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