Social Media Access
Social Media for Students
In accordance with the Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act, the District prohibits students from accessing social media platforms through the use of computer equipment, communications services, or internet access that is operated, owned, leased, and made available to students by the Board and District. “Social media platform” means an online forum that allows an account holder to create a profile, upload posts, view and listen to posts, form mutual connections, and interact publicly and privately with other account holders and users, and as otherwise set out in O.C.G.A. § 39-6-1.
Students may be permitted to access social media platforms:
Students may be permitted to access social media platforms:
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As directed by school personnel;
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For the exclusive purpose of accessing and utilizing age-appropriate educational resources;
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Under the supervision of school personnel; and
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During the course of a school related activity.
The complete language around the Social Media restrictions for students can be found in the BOE Internet Acceptable Use policy.
Access to Prohibited Social Media Sites for Staff and Students
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 50-29-20 (Senate Bill 93), all district-owned, leased, or controlled electronic equipment—including computers, mobile devices, and network infrastructure—is strictly prohibited from installing, accessing, or utilizing social media platforms designated by the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) as owned, operated, or influenced by foreign adversaries.
These sites and services are fluid and will be updated regularly on the Georgia Technology Authority's website: https://gta-psg.georgia.gov/psg/concerned-goods-and-prohibited-vendors-and-services-ss-22-002
FCS Technology Department staff will block access at the district level when revisions to the list are identified.