Using the Internet Safely for Educational
Purposes
Integrating the Internet into the
curriculum is critical to preparing young people
to thrive in the 21st century. Keeping them safe
online is equally important.
The Children’s
Internet Protection Act (CIPA), signed into
law in December 2000, requires schools that use
certain federal funds and E-rate discounts to have
an Internet safety policy. Schools must also have
in place a technology protection measure to shield
adults and children from visual depictions that
are obscene, contain child pornography or are harmful
to minors.
This site is intended
to help you become familiar with the issues, policies
and Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) implementation of its Internet safety
regulation.
More Information
Select from the
left-hand list of topics under Internet
Safety and Acceptable
Use.
Updated February 22, 2006 |
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Questions or comments? Contact John Burke, by phone at 301-279-3582, or by mail at 850
Hungerford Drive, Room 147, Rockville, MD 20850
