Amendment 2023-2061h to SB213 (2023)

Relative to educational institution policies on social media.


Revision: May 31, 2023, 4:17 p.m.

Rep. Ladd, Graf. 5

May 30, 2023

2023-2061h

10/07

 

 

Amendment to SB 213

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:

 

1  Social Media Account; Educational Institution Policies on Social Media; Definitions.  Amend RSA 189:70, IV(b) to read as follows:

(b)  "Social media account" means an account, service, or profile on a social networking website that is used by a current or prospective student primarily for personal communications.  This definition shall not apply to an account opened or provided by an educational institution and intended to be used solely on behalf of the educational institution.  This definition shall not apply to platforms used for demonstrating evidence in student career development.  

2  New Paragraph; Student and Teacher Information Protection and Privacy; Data Inventory and Policies Publication.  Amend RSA 189:66, V by inserting after paragraph (e) the following new paragraph:

(f)  A provision that students participating in career exploration or career technical education may, with written parental consent, register for technology platforms and services to be used as part of the student's approved program of study, which require the provision of personally identifiable information.  Copies of written parental consent shall be retained as part of a student's educational record.

3  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

2023-2061h

AMENDED ANALYSIS

 

This bill allows use of technology platforms in career exploration or career technical education, and excludes them from the definition of "social media account".