South Carolina H3244 mandates the State Department of Education to review and approve digital resources for school use.

South Carolina H3244 requires the State Department of Education to review and approve all internet websites, computer applications, and software for use on school-issued digital devices to ensure alignment with approved curriculums. The department cannot approve resources that allow student-to-student communication, such as chat functions or direct messages, but can approve those with email capability or collective student communication within a course. Public school students are prohibited from accessing unapproved websites or downloading unapproved software or applications.

South Carolina H3244 mandates the State Department of Education to review and approve digital resources for school use.

South Carolina H3244 requires the State Department of Education to review and approve all internet websites, computer applications, and software for use on school-issued digital devices to ensure alignment with approved curriculums. The department cannot approve resources that allow student-to-student communication, such as chat functions or direct messages, but can approve those with email capability or collective student communication within a course. Public school students are prohibited from accessing unapproved websites or downloading unapproved software or applications.