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SSW - Cyber-Bullying
Policies, AUPs and Laws |
Kentucky House Bill 91 "Bullying
Bill"
AN
ACT relating to the safety, learning, and well-being
of students.
Amend KRS 158.440 to identify the Golden Rule as the
model for improving attitude and the rule for
conduct for all public school students; require
school districts to have plans, policies, and
procedures dealing with measures for assisting
students who are engaging in disruptive and
disorderly behavior...
Text
Summary
(Kentucky
Legislature)
KDE Guidelines for Schools and
Sample KSBA Policy |
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Kentucky School Board
Association has a couple of
sample policies that target cyber issues; AUPs
08.2323 Access to Electronic Media
(Acceptable Use Policy) and 09.4261
Telecommunication Devices (Possession and
Use). Contact KSBA for more information. |
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Acceptable Use Policies in Web
2.0 & Mobile Era
- Consortium
for School Networking Initiative
- February 22, 2011 - ...
A Guide for School Districts, which is aimed at
assisting district leaders develop, rethink or
revise Internet policies to address the growing use
of mobile devices and Web 2.0. The CoSN Policy Guide
was developed as part of a grant from the John D.
and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Digital
Media and Learning Initiative, and is designed for
superintendents, principals, chief
technology/information officers and curriculum
directors. ... |
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Has Your School District
Updated Its Acceptable Use Policy?
With the proliferation of Web 2.0 tools, rapidly
emerging technologies and portable electronic
devices, your AUP may need frequent updating.
Acceptable Use Policies -
In the
CTAP
Cybersafety web site, you'll find helpful
resources for all areas of consideration.
(netcitizens)
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Some useful ideas: AUPs in a
Web 2.0 World - EdTech
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Chances are your district’s acceptable use policy is
outdated. Here’s how to make sure you stay on top of
emerging technologies. … With the proliferation of
Web 2.0 tools, multifunction cell phones and
handheld computers, to name just three, it’s obvious
that keeping AUPs up to date requires constant
attention. The three big questions concerning these
policies are as follows: How often should AUPs be
updated, how should they cover new and emerging
areas of technology, and how can they be effective
without limiting students’ acceptable uses of these
tools. … |
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E-Rate
Puts Spotlight on Internet Safety
-The
Federal Communications Commission has released
an
order that will require schools to educate students
about Internet safety in order to comply with the
federal E-Rate program, which provides funding for
schools to achieve online connectivity. ...
(edweek.org) |
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State Cyberstalking,
Cyberharassment and Cyberbullying Laws
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In addition, recent concerns about protecting minors
from online bullying or harassment have led states
to enact "cyberbullying" laws.... This chart
identifies only state
laws that include specific references to electronic
communications... However, other state laws may
still apply to those who harass, threaten or bully
others online, although specific language may make
the laws easier to enforce. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL)
Jan. 2011
State Cyberbullying Laws
- A brief review of state cyber-bullying
laws and policies. Sept. 11, 2011 (www.cyberbullying.us) |
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