This bill expands the definition of cyber-bullying to include the posting of digital replicas and sexually explicit images, effective beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
If you operate a school in Illinois, you must update your bullying policies to include digital replicas by July 1, 2026, or face potential penalties.
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Illinois HB3851 aims to amend the Courses of Study Article of the School Code by expanding the definition of cyber-bullying to include the distribution of digital replicas and sexually explicit images. This bill highlights the intersection of technology and student safety, effective from the 2026-2027 school year.
Key Provisions
- Expands the definition of bullying to include posting sexually explicit images.
- Defines 'cyber-bullying' to include the posting of digital replicas.
- Introduces definitions for 'artificial intelligence', 'digital replica', and 'generative artificial intelligence'.
- Effective beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
Latest Legislative Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0338
Compliance Checklist
Who: School administrators and policy makers
Deadline: By July 1, 2026
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance may apply.
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