Policy Update: E-Rate and Internet Safety

Districts participating in the federal E-Rate program and receiving federal funds for technology are required to meet additional policy standards for compliance with the federal Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

In addition to the state standards for safety and acceptable use of technology, districts participating in the E-Rate program are required to adopt policy language that ensures:

• The use of Internet filters blocking access to inappropriate material;
• Control measures to prevent unauthorized access to the district network, and unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors;
• Users of the district network and the Internet are appropriately supervised and monitored;
• Training and education on acceptable use, behavioral expectations, internet safety, and cyberbullying are provided to students and staff;
• The policy is reviewed annually. 

NJSBA has updated its Internet Safety and Technology model policy (file code 6142.10 of NJSBA's Critical Policy Reference Manual) for compliance with the requirements of CIPA. For more information or to speak with a policy consultant, contact Cynthia Stanhope via her email or by calling (609) 278-5254.