South Carolina General Assembly
114th Session, 2001-2002

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Bill 4210


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Indicates New Matter


                    Current Status

Bill Number:                      4210
Type of Legislation:              Joint Resolution JR
Introducing Body:                 House
Introduced Date:                  20010529
Primary Sponsor:                  Haskins
All Sponsors:                     Haskins, Wilkins and Townsend
Drafted Document Number:          l:\council\bills\nbd\11815ac01.doc
Residing Body:                    Senate
Subject:                          Children's Internet Protection Act, 
                                  school districts to apply for federal funding 
                                  for safety policies; Computers, Minors


                        History

Body    Date      Action Description                     Com     Leg Involved
______  ________  ______________________________________ _______ ____________
Senate  20010606  Introduced, read first time,
                  placed on Calendar without reference
House   20010605  Read third time, sent to Senate
House   20010531  Read second time
------  20010530  Scrivener's error corrected
House   20010529  Introduced, read first time,
                  placed on Calendar without reference


              Versions of This Bill
Revised on May 29, 2001 - Word format
Revised on May 30, 2001 - Word format
Revised on June 6, 2001 - Word format

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INTRODUCED

June 6, 2001

    H. 4210

Introduced by Reps. Haskins, Wilkins and Townsend

S. Printed 6/6/01--S.

Read the first time June 6, 2001.

            

A JOINT RESOLUTION

TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO NOTIFY SCHOOL DISTRICTS WHEN FEDERAL FUNDING IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CHILDREN'S INTERNET PROTECTION ACT AND TO REQUIRE SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO APPLY FOR SUCH FUNDING, TO ADOPT INTERNET SAFETY POLICIES, AND TO CERTIFY TO THE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY HAVE COMPLIED WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS JOINT RESOLUTION.

Whereas, under federal law in order for schools to receive discounts for Internet access and internal connection services under the universal service support mechanism, school authorities must certify that they are enforcing a policy of internet safety that includes the means to block or filter Internet access for students to certain visual depictions and monitor the online activities of students; and

Whereas, in order to receive these discounts, school authorities must also certify that they have adopted and implemented an Internet safety policy addressing specific issues; and

Whereas, for this funding year, schools must certify by October 28, 2001 that they have the policies and technology measures in place, or that they are undertaking such actions, including any necessary procurement procedures, to put them in place for the following funding year; and

Whereas, federal funding to meet these requirements to receive discounts will be available to schools under the federal Children's Internet Protection Act; and

Whereas, with such federal funding available to schools to put Internet filtering mechanisms and access and monitoring devices in place, it is imperative that South Carolina schools avail themselves of this funding opportunity to ensure the safety and protection of all South Carolina school children. Now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION    1.    When federal funding becomes available under the federal Children's Internet Protection Act, the Department of Education shall notify in writing all school districts that this funding is available. Each school district shall apply for this funding to put measures in place to filter or block Internet access for students to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors and shall adopt and implement an Internet safety policy as required by federal law. Each school district shall certify to the Department of Education that it has complied with the requirements of this section.

SECTION    2.    This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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