H.R. 6145 would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to include within the certification required for certain schools and libraries having computers with Internet access that receive services at discounted rates that, as part of the required Internet safety policy, the schools and libraries are educating minors about safe online behavior.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editProtecting Our Children Online Act of 2008 - Amends the wikiCommunications Act of 1934 to require schools and be the firstlibraries that receive telecommunications services at discounted rates under specified provisions to provide a detailed summaryeducate minors about safe online behavior. Requires that education to include information about: (1) interacting with other individuals through social networking websites, chat rooms, electronic mail, bulletin boards, instant messaging, and other means of the bill!)online communication; and (2) cyberbullying awareness and response.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/22/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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== Points in Favor ==

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