The Tennessee General Assembly passed some education-related laws earlier this year and some go into effect soon with the beginning of the new academic year.
Teen Social Media and Internet Safety Act
Each LEA and public charter school in Tennessee will be required to block social media platforms from students using the school’s internet, unless allowed by a teacher for educational purposes.
Schools must also limit content that students can access to that which is age-appropriate, protect the safety and security of students accessing email, chat rooms, and other forms of direct, electronic communication while using school internet, and also block websites, web applications, or software that does not protect the personal information of students.
