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VA HB171
VA HB171Student instruction; internet safety, policy to include key modern digital safety topics.
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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Passed
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Student instruction; internet safety; certain topics. Requires the internet safety component that is integrated into each school division's instructional program as required by its acceptable internet use policy to include instruction on key modern digital safety topics, including online scams, misinformation, and content generated by artificial intelligence.
AI Summary
This bill requires that the internet safety component of each school division's instructional program, which is part of their acceptable internet use policy, must now include instruction on important modern digital safety topics. These topics specifically include online scams, which are fraudulent schemes designed to trick people into giving up money or personal information, misinformation, which is false or inaccurate information that is spread, and content generated by artificial intelligence (AI), which refers to text, images, or other media created by AI systems. This amendment aims to ensure students are better prepared to navigate the evolving digital landscape safely.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Signed by President (on 03/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB171 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB171/text/HB171ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB171) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1197870.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB171) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1100866.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB171/text/HB171 |
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