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Developing a Solid Acceptable Use Policy

This guide explores the evolution of Acceptable Use Policies (AUP) in Texas, starting from the mid-90s and highlighting key regulations such as CIPA and HB 3171. It delves into the essential elements that an effective Internet Safety Policy must address, including minor access restrictions, cyber safety, and the responsibilities of students and staff. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of engaging stakeholders in policy development and annual reviews to keep AUPs relevant and effective. Resources for further education on Internet safety are also provided.

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Developing a Solid Acceptable Use Policy

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  1. Kari Rhame Murphy Developing a Solid Acceptable Use Policy

  2. History of AUP in Texas • Starting Points with TASB – mid 90s (1994) • CIPA – early 2001 • The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requires schools and libraries to certify that they are enforcing a policy of Internet safety that includes measures to block or filter content for both minors and adults to certain visual depictions. http://tpesc.esc12.net/eplan/cipa.html • HB 3171, Section 38.023 http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/imet/intersafe/index.html • HB 2003

  3. Internet Safety Policy An Internet Safety Policy must address the following issues: • access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and World Wide Web; • the safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications; • unauthorized access, including so-called “hacking,” and other unlawful activities by minors online; • unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal information regarding minors; and • measures designed to restrict minors’ access to materials harmful to minors.

  4. Policy CQ • CQ Legal • CQ Local

  5. Components of AUP • Consent Requirements • Filtering • System Access • Technology Coordinator Responsibilities • Individual User Responsibilities • Online Conduct • Vandalism • Forgery • Information Content • Participation in Chat Rooms • Network Etiquette • Termination of Account • Disclaimer

  6. Writing the AUP • Good knowledge of Digital Citizenship • Good knowledge and philosophy of educational purposes for electronic resources • Organize a committee of parents, students, educators, and administrators (stakeholders)

  7. Points to Consider • District hardware and software • Access to district data – student, financial • Email • Internet • Social media • Social networking • Personal interactive devices

  8. Hidden Points • What is your district tolerance? • What can the technology staff tolerate • What is the community’s perspective and tolerance? • What are you and your administration afraid can happen?

  9. Making the AUP Active • Place in student and staff handbooks • Educate staff, students and parents • Renewal of Agreement with AUP annually • Review and rewrite AUP annually

  10. Educational Resources • Texas Education Agency Internet Safety • http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/imet/intersafe/index.html • Deer Park ISD Cybersafety Education • http://www2.dpisd.org/cybersafety/

  11. Kari Murphy kmurphy@dpisd.org 832-668-7460 http://www.districtadministration.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=2195

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