Senate Bill 1912 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish new requirements for local education agencies (LEAs) and public charter schools regarding internet acceptable use policies. The bill mandates that each LEA and public charter school adopt a policy that includes internet safety protocols, guidelines for parent communication, rules for protecting student safety online, and restrictions on accessing harmful or inappropriate content. Additionally, the bill requires that these policies be evaluated at least twice a year and that the director of schools or the charter school director enforce the policies.

The bill also outlines responsibilities for providers of digital or online resources, requiring them to ensure that their materials do not violate laws regarding harmful content and to implement filtering measures. Furthermore, it establishes a complaint process for alleged violations of the acceptable use policy and mandates annual audits of compliance with the policy. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and it does not affect existing contracts made before that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 49-1-221