Relating to Internet safety and technology protection policies in public schools and libraries.
HB 3160 requires Texas public school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to adopt internet safety policies that comply with federal law (Children's Internet Protection Act) and mandate vendors to certify they won't provide obscene or harmful content to minors. It also requires schools to create a public process for reporting and responding to internet safety concerns, with annual reports submitted to the education agency. Public libraries must adopt similar policies protecting minors accessing online resources, including vendor certifications. Non-compliant school districts face withheld state funding under Chapters 46 and 48 until they meet the requirements.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Mar 20, 2025
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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