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HB171

Student instruction; internet safety, policy to include key modern digital safety topics.

Status:
In Senate

Latest Action: Jan. 29, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB171)

Chief Patron:
Alex Askew (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Student instruction; internet safety; certain topics.

Requires the internet safety component that is integrated into each school division's instructional program as required by its acceptable internet use policy to include instruction on key modern digital safety topics, including online scams, misinformation, and content generated by artificial intelligence.
  • Bill History

  • 01/06/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103769D
  • 01/06/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Education
  • 01/19/2026 - House: Assigned HED sub: K-12 Subcommittee
  • 01/19/2026 - House: Placed on Education Agenda
  • 01/20/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 1-N)
  • 01/21/2026 - House: Reported from Education (16-Y 6-N)
  • 01/23/2026 - House: Read first time
  • 01/26/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
  • 01/27/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (75-Y 24-N 0-A)
  • 01/28/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
  • 01/28/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
  • 01/29/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB171)