It is important to note that none of the filtering, safety policy, or other requirements need to be implemented or certified yet. Deadlines for developing and implementing Internet Safety Policies, selecting filtering software, and certifying compliance with CIPA are provided below. Detailed Internet Safety Policies are also required, and schools must monitor student Internet use. CoSN and ISTE believe that local schools and school boards should decide how Internet access is managed in their schools. This provides locally developed, locally supported, community-based outcomes.
Many schools already filter Internet access.
However, many only use it in elementary schools or computer labs. Nothing is required immediately. Schools and libraries must make one of the certifications no later than October 28, 2001. Certifications pursuant to CIPA will be made on modified versions of Form 486, which is already used by applicants to notify the USAC that services have commenced. It must be filed with USAC within 10 days of the commencement of the service.