CENSORSHIP, THE INTERNET, AND SCHOOLS

Censorship, the Internet, and Schools

Censorship, the Internet, and Schools

Introduction

The (CIPA) was signed into law on December 21, 2000. To receive support for Internet access and internal connections services from the Universal Service Fund (USF), school and library authorities must certify that they are enforcing a policy of Internet safety that includes measures to block or filter Internet access for both minors and adults to certain visual depictions.

Implications for schools from the CIPA policy rulings

Consistent with the implementation framework established by Congress, IMLS requires State Library Administrative Agencies to provide assurance to IMLS of ...