This bill establishes new requirements for electronic resources provided by postsecondary schools, public libraries, schools, and state agencies to students in kindergarten through grade 12. It defines key terms such as "educational receiver," "electronic resource," and "provider," and prohibits educational receivers from offering electronic resources unless they have a written agreement with the provider that ensures the resources have safety policies and technological protection measures in place. These measures must prevent access to obscene materials and comply with federal laws, including the Children's Internet Protection Act.

Additionally, the bill mandates that providers certify compliance with these safety measures within 14 days of the agreement's execution, and if they fail to do so, the educational receiver must terminate the agreement. It also requires annual reporting from providers regarding compliance issues and allows individuals to report potential violations to the attorney general, who can take civil action against non-compliant educational receivers. The bill establishes penalties for employees of educational receivers who fail to comply, classifying such actions as aggravated misdemeanors. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 709.15