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CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act)

The federal law requiring schools and libraries that receive E-rate discounts to filter harmful online content.

Stands for
Children's Internet Protection Act
Used in
United States
Topic
Policy and law

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E-rate United States
A federal programme that gives schools and libraries discounts on internet access and telecommunications.
Filtering and monitoring England
Systems schools use to block harmful online content and to alert staff to concerning online activity, which KCSIE requires schools in England to have and review.

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