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OK SB371
OK SB371Schools; directing school district boards of education to adopt policies prohibiting students from accessing certain social network or social media platforms on certain computers and devices. Effective date. Emergency.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to schools; defining term; directing school district boards of education to adopt policies prohibiting students from accessing certain platforms, websites, or applications while on school premises; providing for promulgation of rules; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill requires school district boards of education in Oklahoma to adopt policies that prohibit students from accessing social networking or social media platforms on school computers or devices while on school premises. The bill defines "social networking" or "social media" broadly as interaction with external websites or services based on participant contributions, which includes social and professional networks, blogs, microblogs, video or photo sharing, and social bookmarking platforms. The State Board of Education is authorized to create rules to monitor compliance with these policies. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause suggesting the immediate importance of implementing these restrictions to protect public peace, health, or safety. By mandating these access restrictions, the bill aims to limit students' potential distractions and exposure to social media during school hours and on school-provided technology.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Education (on 02/04/2025)
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