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SR 5

ONLINE SAFETY EDUCATION

104th Regular Session Introduced by Christopher Belt and 7 co-sponsors

Illinois Senate resolution urges schools to implement comprehensive online safety education addressing cyberbullying, digital literacy, and internet risks for K-12 students.

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter
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Bill Summary · SR 5

Legislative bill overview

SR 5 is a non-binding resolution adopted by the Illinois Senate that calls for the establishment of comprehensive online safety education programs in schools. The resolution directs attention to digital literacy, cyberbullying prevention, and safe internet practices as educational priorities for students statewide.

Why is this important

Online safety education addresses real harms students face, including cyberbullying, predatory behavior, identity theft, and exposure to inappropriate content. Schools lack standardized curricula in many districts, leaving implementation inconsistent and many students unprepared for digital risks they encounter daily.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Who funds development and teacher training for new curricula, and what is the fiscal impact on school districts?
  • Curriculum content disputes: Disagreements may arise over what specific topics to include (social media safety, privacy, mental health impacts) and how age-appropriately to address them
  • Scope of responsibility: Questions about whether schools should primarily handle this versus parents, tech companies, or government regulation of platforms themselves

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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