Instructional Guide

The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children’s access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet.

Schools and libraries subject to CIPA are required to adopt and implement an Internet safety policy addressing: access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet; the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms and other forms of direct electronic communications; unauthorized access, including so-called “hacking,” and other unlawful activities by minors online; unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors; and measures restricting minors’ access to materials harmful to them.

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For more information on the CIPA guidelines you may visit this link: http://www.fcc.gov/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act

Each teacher is required to use the resources provided by the Technology Department to instruct all Wilson County Schools elementary students in Internet Safety. Teachers can expect to allow approximately 45 minutes for instruction.

Once the teacher has completed instruction on Internet Safety for every student, the teacher should sign the “Teacher Verification” form provided within the course and submit it, along with a class roster, to the Media Coordinator or School Designee.

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