Ala. Code § 16-1B-4
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Section 16-1B-4 Internet Safety Policy
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(a) No later than July 1, 2025, each local board of education shall adopt an Internet safety policy that addresses student access to the Internet on devices owned by the local board of education.
(b) The policy shall do all of the following:
(1) Limit Internet access by students to only age-appropriate subject matters and materials deemed age-appropriate pursuant to the policy.
(2) Provide specific procedures and other protections that prioritize the safety and security of students when using email, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communication.
(3) Prohibit access by students to unlawfully obtained data or information, including hacking, and other unlawful online activity by students.
(4) Prohibit access to websites, web applications, or software that exposes students to the disclosure, use, or dissemination of their personal information.
(5) Prohibit students from accessing social media platforms, except when expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes.
(c) The principal shall be responsible for ensuring consistent compliance with the policy by school personnel.
(b) The policy shall do all of the following:
(1) Limit Internet access by students to only age-appropriate subject matters and materials deemed age-appropriate pursuant to the policy.
(2) Provide specific procedures and other protections that prioritize the safety and security of students when using email, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communication.
(3) Prohibit access by students to unlawfully obtained data or information, including hacking, and other unlawful online activity by students.
(4) Prohibit access to websites, web applications, or software that exposes students to the disclosure, use, or dissemination of their personal information.
(5) Prohibit students from accessing social media platforms, except when expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes.
(c) The principal shall be responsible for ensuring consistent compliance with the policy by school personnel.
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