S.B. No. 747 aims to enhance public school policies and programs regarding the production and distribution of intimate visual material by students. The bill amends several sections of the Education Code to include provisions that address bullying, particularly in the context of cyberbullying and the unauthorized sharing of intimate visual material. Notably, it specifies that students can be removed from class or expelled for releasing or threatening to release intimate visual material without consent, including material created using artificial intelligence technology. Additionally, the definition of "cyberbullying" is expanded to encompass the production or distribution of images depicting another student in compromising situations.

The bill also mandates that school districts develop comprehensive policies that include prevention efforts, reporting mechanisms, and educational programs about the consequences of sharing such material. It requires districts to establish committees focused on bullying prevention and to collect data on bullying incidents to inform action plans. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the need for educational programs that address the legal and social implications of sharing visual material depicting minors engaged in sexual conduct, including the specific risks associated with artificial intelligence-generated content. The provisions of this act will take effect starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

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