WWPS Internet Filtering Information

WWPS Process & Procedures Concerning Internet Filtering

The West Warwick Public Schools adheres to both Federal and State laws concerning internet filtering of content for students attending the WWPS. In addition, district owned devices that are used during off school hours fall under the same protections and policies as if they were accessing the district's Wide Area Network (WAN).

This information is directly from the RIDE website.

NEW - Rhode Island Act Relating to Education - Health and Safety of Pupils

Section 1. Title 16 of Rhode Island General Laws entitled “Education” was amended and signed into law on July 12, 2016. The law states that each school district shall adopt a written policy addressing the use of Internet filtering measures for computer access in its schools. The policy shall:

Text of the approved bill can be found at: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText16/SenateText16/S2172.pdf

 

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