Indiana § 20-30-6.1-4 Instruction on Internet safety

Indiana Statutes

§ 20-30-6.1-4 — Instruction on Internet safety

Indiana § 20-30-6.1-4

Title 20EDUCATION

Art. 30CURRICULUM

Ch. 6.1Optional Curriculum

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Ind. Code § 20-30-6.1-4 (2026).

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(a)As used in this section, "online challenge" means an Internet trend that encourages individuals to copy behaviors or actions that may cause harm to the individual.

(b)Each school corporation may include instruction regarding Internet safety in the school corporation's curriculum.

(c)Not later than July 1, 2025, the department shall approve previously developed curricula for use by school corporations under subsection (b).

(d)Each curriculum approved under subsection (c) must include age appropriate instruction regarding the following:

(1)Thinking critically about the possible provenance, reliability, and intended effect of online information before acting on the information.

(2)Acting ethically in the student's interactions with others online, and reacting appropriately to unethic

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(a) As used in this section, "online challenge"
means an Internet trend that encourages individuals to copy behaviors
or actions that may cause harm to the individual.
(b) Each school corporation may include instruction regarding
Internet safety in the school corporation's curriculum.
(c) Not later than July 1, 2025, the department shall approve
previously developed curricula for use by school corporations under
subsection (b).
(d) Each curriculum approved under subsection (c) must include age
appropriate instruction regarding the following:
(1) Thinking critically about the possible provenance, reliability,
and intended effect of online information before acting on the
information.
(2) Acting ethically in the student's interactions with others
online, and reacting appropriately to unethical behavior such as:
(A) cyberbullying (as described in IC 20-19-3-11.5); and
(B) promotion of dangerous behavior, including self-harm or
participation in an online challenge;
that is directed at the student by others online.
(3) Considering the uncertainties inherent in interacting with
others online, particularly with regard to the ability of an
individual to misrepresent the individual's identity online.
(4) Recognizing the economics of providing Internet content and
social media services, including:
(A) the economic relationship between:
(i) users; and
(ii) providers;
of Internet content and social media services;
(B) the economic incentives of a provider to influence the
behavior of a user when the user is interacting with the
provider's content or services; and
(C) methods used by providers to influence user behavior.
(5) Practicing cybersecurity, including recognizing:
(A) the danger of:
(i) identity theft; and
(ii) financial fraud;
when interacting with others online, accessing Internet content,
or using social media services; and
(B) the potential for information shared online to remain
accessible to others in perpetuity.