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CCIA Files Comments in Support of California Digital Citizenship Bill

PublishedMarch 22, 2023

Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association offered comments in support of a proposed California bill, AB 787, to require the Superintendent of Public Instruction to gather an advisory committee to develop best practices and recommendations to educate students on digital citizenship, internet safety, and media literacy. CCIA emphasized the importance of ensuring that children have the knowledge and tools to appropriately navigate and address various online scenarios. Many digital services currently incorporate design features, preferences, and settings to help prov...

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