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Board gives first read to internet-safety policy with opt-out procedure under review

Preston County Schools Board of Education · February 23, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a first reading of an updated internet-safety policy to comply with state education requirements that call for an annual education program and parental opt-out; members debated what counts as 'written communication' and asked staff to provide a draft notification in multiple formats before the second read.

District policy staff presented an update to the district Internet-safety policy intended to comply with state guidance (referenced in the meeting as Senate Bill 466) requiring county policies to provide parents the opportunity to review instructional materials associated with a state education program and an opt-out option for grades 3–12.

Staff described proposed language added to the district policy and said added…

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