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H.R. 6145

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Protecting Our Children Online Act of 2008
About This Bill
Committee
Latest Action · May 22, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
May 22, 2008
Cosponsors (27)
4D 23R
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Protecting Our Children Online Act of 2008 - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require schools and libraries that receive telecommunications services at discounted rates under specified provisions to educate 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 online communication; and (2) cyberbullying awareness and response.

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