PURPOSE: This rule sets the Internet filtering standards for public schools.

PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here.

1. (1) Public school districts and public charter schools that offer public access computers, as defined in section 182.825, RSMo, must implement software and/or develop a policy that restricts minors’ ability to access pornographic material pursuant to section 182.827, RSMo.
2. (2) Public school districts and public charter schools that receive discounts for internet access and internal connections pursuant to 47 U.S.C. section 254(h) and (l) must certify that they are compliant with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) (47 CFR section 54.520), which requires the public school district or public charter school to have an Internet safety policy. Therefore, 47 U.S.C. section 254 and 47 CFR section 54.520 are hereby incorporated by reference and made part of this rule, as published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office, 732 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20401- 0001, on June 2021. A copy of these regulations can also be obtained from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Quality Schools, 205 Jefferson Street, PO Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480, and its website at https://dese.mo.gov/governmental-affairs/dese-administrativerules/incorporated-reference-materials. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions.
3. (3) Public school districts and public charter schools must annually certify to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education through the Assurance Checklist if they have met either section (1) or (2) of this provision, based on their circumstances.

AUTHORITY: sections 161.092, 182.825, and 182.827, RSMo 2016.* This rule previously filed as 5 CSR 50-380.020. Original rule filed Oct. 29, 2002, effective April 30, 2003. Moved to 5 CSR 20-100.220, effective Aug. 16, 2011. Amended: Filed June 17, 2021, effective Feb. 28, 2022. *Original authority: 161.092, RSMo 1963, amended 1973, 2002, 2003, 2013, 2014; 182.825, RSMo 2002; and 182.827, RSMo 2002.