The bill amends Chapter 48, Title 33 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 33-4806, which establishes an online Parent Tech Awareness Program through the State Department of Education. This program is designed to be available to all public and private schools in Idaho serving students from kindergarten through grade 12. School district boards and public charter school boards are required to offer this program at no charge to the parents and legal guardians of their students. The program aims to enhance awareness of the potential dangers of internet-capable devices, online threats, and best practices for protecting children from online exploitation.
Additionally, the bill mandates that at the start of each school year or during the enrollment of new students, schools must provide parents and guardians with information about the online program, including access details. Parents and guardians are required to sign a form acknowledging receipt of this information, which must be returned to the school. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.