The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is a federal law enacted to help ensure that K–12 schools and libraries protect children from exposure to harmful content on the internet. In compliance with CIPA, our school district has implemented a set of policies and technologies designed to provide a safe and secure online learning environment for all students and staff.

Key Requirements of CIPA

To receive certain federal funding, including E-rate discounts for internet access and technology services, schools must:

• Use technology protection measures (i.e., internet filters) to block or filter internet access to visual depictions that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors.
   
• Monitor online activities of minors while on school-owned devices or using the school’s internet network.
   
• Educate students about appropriate online behavior, including interactions on social networking sites and in chat rooms, and strategies for recognizing and avoiding cyberbullying.

How CIPA Affects Students, Faculty, and Staff

• Students must use school technology in a manner consistent with CIPA guidelines. This includes refraining from attempting to access inappropriate websites and participating in digital citizenship and internet safety instruction.
   
• Faculty and Staff are responsible for supervising student internet use, enforcing technology policies, and modeling responsible digital behavior.
   
• Technology Use in the district—whether through school computers, tablets, or personal devices connected to the school’s network—is subject to monitoring and content filtering in accordance with CIPA regulations.
   

Failure to comply with these policies may result in restricted access to technology resources and disciplinary action. The district is committed to maintaining a secure digital environment while supporting educational access to online resources.