Electronic Resources Policy

Every district must have an electronic resources (ER) policy in place that identifies responsible conduct within the online environment, and outlines remedies that provide an effective response when violations occur.

We recommend this model policy and its procedures document as a good beginning for schools and districts that need to put protections in place related to Internet access. Both models were developed in partnership with the Washington State School Directors Association (WSSDA), and may not be distributed without written permission of WSSDA.

• Policy No. 2022 | Policy No. 2022 Procedures

Annual Review of Electronic Resources Policy

School districts must annually review their policy and procedures on electronic resources and internet safety, per SSB 6273 (2016). In reviewing and amending the policy and procedures, a school district must:

• involve a representation of students, parents or guardians, teachers, teacher-librarians, other school employees, administrators, and community representatives with experience or expertise in digital citizenship, media literacy, and internet safety issues;
• consider customizing WSSDA's model policy and procedures on electronic resources and internet safety;
• consider existing school district resources; and
• consider best practices, resources, and models for instruction in digital citizenship, internet safety, and media literacy, including methods to involve parents.