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H.R. 3871, The e-Keep the Internet Decent and Safe Act of 2007

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H.R. 3871 would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require certain schools having computers with Internet access that receive services at discounted rates to certify that, as part of the required Internet safety policy, the schools are educating minors about appropriate online behavior.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edite-Keep the wikiInternet Decent and beSafe Act of 2007 or the first to provide a detailed summarye-KIDS Act of 2007 - Amends the bill!)Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit schools with computers having Internet access from receiving discount access rates for services unless it certifies to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that, as part of its policy of Internet safety for minors, it is educating minors about appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms and cyberbullying awareness and response.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 10/18/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to edit the wikiSubcommittee on Telecommunications and be the first to update the status of the bill!)Internet.
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== Points in Favor ==

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