SB 49: SCHOOL-AGE APPROPRIATE FILTERING PROJECT
SB 49 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialThe Senate is considering a new rule that would require schools to block websites that aren't kid-friendly on their computers.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential for small-scale contracts for filtering software.
Risks
- Potential administrative costs to school districts for implementation and updates.
Society
Benefits
- Provides proactive safety measures for minors on school-issued devices.
Risks
- Risks of over-blocking educational content and limiting student information access.
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Implementation may lead to inadvertent censorship of legitimate educational or civil rights-related content.
Analysis based on a brief summary abstract; full bill text is unavailable.
Where it stands
Introduced
Currentaction postponed indefinitely
Committee
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