relationshipNCIPA was not part of the court challenge and schools and
libraries must still comply with it.  The following info may refresh
memories about this act.  Edna will be back in the office on Monday to
assist those who may have questions about NCIPA.  Check out her web info
too.  Happy weekend all.

Do CIPA and the Neighborhood Act cover the same ground? What is the
relationship between the two different "acts"?
A: CIPA and the Neighborhood Act cover different ground and are not in
conflict. Both acts comprising the new law set forth requirements concerning
the "protection" of minors from certain materials.
The CIPA requires the filtering or blocking of certain visual depictions and
requires schools and libraries to adopt and implement an Internet safety
policy and operate "technology protection measures" (blocking and filtering)
if they receive--
*       E-rate discounts for Internet access, Internet service, or internal
connections;
*       Funds under title III of ESEA to purchase computers used to access
the Internet or to pay the direct costs associated with accessing the
Internet; or
*       Funds under the state grant programs of LSTA to purchase computers
used to access the Internet or to pay the direct costs associated with
accessing the Internet
The Neighborhood Act covers a broader range of content and certain
prohibited activities, pertains to the universal service discounts only, and
requires schools and libraries to adopt and implement an Internet safety
policy - essentially an "acceptable use" policy - addressing various
specific issues and to do so with local participation. One of a number of
elements of the Internet safety policy is the use of blocking or filtering
technology (referred to in the legislation as a "technology protection
measure." (The specific requirements relating to blocking or filtering
technology and the timing and procedures for certifying their use are
contained in the CIPA.)


Linda H. Lord
Director, Library Development
Maine State Library
64 State House Station
Augusta, ME  04333
Telephone 207-287-5620
Fax 207-287-5624
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