Bills › 89th General Assembly
Relating to public school internet filtering of social media sites
Topics:K–12 educationTechnology & privacyKids online & social media
Same legislation: HF 2218
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 25, 2022
- Done: House committeeJanuary 31, 2022
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2218
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2218 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2218 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary School districts can now block social media sites on all devices that use the school's internet. This rule applies to any website used for sharing personal messages, photos, or videos to build online communities.1
Read the official explanation
This bill allows a school district to filter internet sites so that no device can connect to a social media site using the school district’s servers. The bill defines “social media” as electronic communication designed to allow users to create communities for the purpose of sharing personal messages, pictures, or videos.
House subcommittee
Named January 25, 2022. On January 27, 2022 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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