Public K-12 Education; cyber security education program required to be developed and implemented by the State Board of Education

SB 74 requires Alabama's State Board of Education to create an annual cyber safety program for public middle and high schools, focusing on internet safety, cyberbullying, and sexting. The program must cover Alabama laws, risks of sharing images (like permanent digital copies), mental health impacts, and reporting resources, delivered by school resource officers. It mandates specific curriculum content, including how sexting can lead to legal consequences under child pornography laws and how to access support services. Local school boards must implement the program starting October 1, 2025, following state board rules.