POLICY: Internet Content Filtering
Policy Number 8264
Adopted by BOE September 2001
The School District, in accordance with the provisions of the Children's
Internet Protection Act, requires all District computers with Internet
access that are used by elementary and secondary students to be equipped
with filtering or blocking technology. Once this filtering/blocking
technology is in place, newly acquired computers with Internet access
used by elementary or secondary students and staff must be linked to
this technology within 10 days of installation.
No filtering technology can guarantee that students and staff will
be prevented from accessing all inappropriate locations. Proper supervision
will be provided to all students while accessing the Internet to further
ensure appropriate usage. Under certain supervised circumstances, authorized
personnel may override the filtering/blocking technology for a limited,
prescribed period of time to assist students or staff with special projects
or research. District guidelines will be developed to implement this component
of the policy.
The School District shall provide certification to document the installation
of filtering/blocking technology for its computers with Internet access for
students and staff. This certification will fulfill the requirements under
the Children's Internet Protection Act to ensure the continuation of federal
Universal Service Discounts.
17 United States Code (U.S.C.)
Section 1701 et seq.
47 United States Code (U.S.C)
Section 254 (h)(5) and (6)
