Post by Logan on Feb 29, 2016 2:04:04 GMT -6
CHEYENNE – A bill that would block school districts from demanding to see or access students’ social media accounts got the go-ahead from a House committee Friday.
The House Education Committee voted 6-3 to recommend Senate File 14 and send it to the House floor for more debate.
The proposal was initially voted down by the state Senate earlier in the session. But after a reconsideration vote, the chamber passed the bill on an 18-12 decision.
The proposal would prevent school officials from forcing students to let them view the account unless they get permission from their parents or get a court order.
Read more: www.wyomingnews.com/news/student-privacy-bill-moves-ahead/article_d7b96f56-dd1b-11e5-9cb5-4b295574332b.html
The House Education Committee voted 6-3 to recommend Senate File 14 and send it to the House floor for more debate.
The proposal was initially voted down by the state Senate earlier in the session. But after a reconsideration vote, the chamber passed the bill on an 18-12 decision.
The proposal would prevent school officials from forcing students to let them view the account unless they get permission from their parents or get a court order.
Read more: www.wyomingnews.com/news/student-privacy-bill-moves-ahead/article_d7b96f56-dd1b-11e5-9cb5-4b295574332b.html