S.B. No. 747 aims to enhance public school policies regarding the production and distribution of intimate visual material by students. The bill amends several sections of the Education Code to include provisions that allow for the removal of students from class or placement in disciplinary programs if they engage in bullying that leads to suicide, incite violence through group bullying, or release intimate visual material of minors or consenting students without permission. Notably, the bill expands the definition of "cyberbullying" to encompass the production or distribution of images or videos depicting students in compromising situations, including those created using artificial intelligence technology.

Additionally, the bill mandates that school districts develop comprehensive policies addressing bullying, including specific provisions for incidents involving intimate visual material. It requires the establishment of committees to focus on prevention, the collection of data through student surveys, and the development of action plans based on survey results. The bill also emphasizes the need for educational programs that inform students about the legal consequences of sharing such material and the unique risks associated with technology. The provisions of this act will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year, pending legislative approval for immediate enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 37.0052, Education Code 37.0832, Education Code 21.16, Education Code 37.218 (Education Code 21, Education Code 37)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 37.0052, Education Code 37.0832, Education Code 21.16, Education Code 37.218 (Education Code 21, Education Code 37)
Engrossed: Education Code 37.0052, Education Code 37.0832, Education Code 21.16, Education Code 37.218 (Education Code 21, Education Code 37)
House Committee Report: Education Code 37.0052, Education Code 37.0832, Education Code 21.16, Education Code 37.218 (Education Code 21, Education Code 37)