Bill > SB74

This bill requires the Alabama State Board of Education to develop and implement a comprehensive cyber safety education program for public middle and high schools, to be presented annually and administered by school resource officers. The program will cover critical topics such as Internet safety, cyberbullying, and sexting, including detailed instruction on potential legal and mental health risks. Specifically, the curriculum will explain Alabama laws related to Internet safety, the dangers of sharing digital images (including how seemingly temporary messages can be permanently saved), mental health implications, and long-term consequences of online behavior. The program will also provide resources for students who experience cyberbullying or have private information shared without consent, such as mental health support and legal assistance. Students will learn about reporting cyberbullying, understanding potential school disciplinary actions, and general social media safety tips like protecting personal information and managing location services. The State Board of Education must develop training for school resource officers to deliver the program and create implementation rules, with local school boards required to adopt corresponding policies. The legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, giving schools time to prepare the new educational initiative.

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