Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
USD 492 uses e-rate funds and adheres to CIPA laws.
The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) was enacted by Congress in 2000 to address concerns about children's access to obscene or harmful content over the Internet. CIPA imposes certain requirements on schools or libraries that receive discounts for Internet access or internal connections through the E-rate program – a program that makes certain communications services and products more affordable for eligible schools and libraries. In early 2001, the FCC issued rules implementing CIPA and provided updates to those rules in 2011.
Follow the link to view the CIPA Requirements in their entirety as provided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).