What is the CIPA and how do school districts comply with it?
CIPA is the Children’s Internet Protection Act. It was enacted December 21, 2000. CIPA requires recipients of federal technology funds to comply with certain Internet filtering and policy requirements. Schools and libraries receiving funds for Internet access and/or internal connection services must also meet the Internet safety policies of the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act (NCIPA) that addresses the broader issues of electronic messaging, disclosure of personal information of minors, and unlawful online activities. For more information regarding CIPA and NCIPA from the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) web site: www.sl.universalservice.org/reference/CIPA.asp.
