110 HR 6490 IH: Promoting the Safe Use of the Internet by Students Act of U.S. House of Representatives 2008-07-14 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6490 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 14, 2008 Mr. Kuhl of New York introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor A BILL To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to promote the safe use of the Internet by students, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Promoting the Safe Use of the Internet by Students Act of 2008.

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Promoting the safe use of the Internet by students

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Enhancing education through technology

Section 2416(b) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6766(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (11)Developing and implementing programs that promote the safe use of the Internet by students, such as programs that— (A)educate students about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with individuals on social networking Web sites and in chat rooms; (B)protect students against online predators, cyberbullying, or unwanted exposure to inappropriate material; or (C)promote involvement by parents in the use of the Internet by their children. . (b)

Safe and drug-free schools and communities

Section 4115(b)(2)(E) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7115(b)(2)(E)) is amended by adding at the end the following: (xxiii)Developing and implementing programs that promote the safe use of the Internet by students, such as programs that— (I)educate students about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with individuals on social networking Web sites and in chat rooms; (II)protect students against online predators, cyberbullying, or unwanted exposure to inappropriate material; or (III)promote involvement by parents in the use of the Internet by their children. .