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Children's Internet Protection Act
The Children's Internet Protection Act became effective April 20, 2001. Public libraries currently receiving E-Rate discounts or participating in LSTA funded programs should be aware of this legislation and how it affects the funding of your library.
- Erate — View Questions and Answers regarding CIPA and federally-funded programs.
- WSL's CIPA Workshop Materials
- CIPA Information for LSTA Grant Cycle Applicants
CIPA and Erate
CIPA and NCIPA Information
FCC CIPA Order Issued
On July 24, 2003, the FCC issued an Order adopting measures that implement the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) in compliance with the June 23, 2003 ruling of the United States Supreme Court. The agency's order directs that "...libraries receiving e-rate discounts for Internet access or internal connections shall have one year from July 1, 2003, which is the start of Funding Year 2003, to come into compliance with the filtering requirements of CIPA."
References
CIPA and LSTA
IMLS, LSTA and CIPA Requirements 20 U.S.C. 9134 - State plans - US Government Publishing Office
Guidelines and Certification Forms for LSTA Grant Applicants
Primary CIPA Resources for Libraries:
CIPA Links
- Supreme Court Decision on the Children's Internet Protection Act, June 23, 2003 - [Bound Volume 539, pp. 194-243]
- Children's Internet Protection Act
- Background information on The Children's Internet Protection Act (ALA)
CIPA and Erate
Other resources
- CIPA and E-Rate form 486, USAC
- Schools & Libraries Reference Area, USAC
- E-Rate Central - large clearinghouse of E-Rate related resource links
- Report and Order, FCC 01-120 - The CIPA Rules adopted March 30, 2001
- Filters & Filtering, ALA
For more information about these legal proceedings please visit ALA's CIPA page.
Contact
Cody Hanson
(360) 480-0315
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