Social Media Between Students and Teachers Restricted in Missouri

"As I have told others … the only teachers who will be punished by this law are the ones who would never think of crossing the line with a student."

Teachers who use websites and social media networks as a part of their teaching curriculum might want to rethink their approach.

A new law in Missouri places restrictions on the amount of contact teachers and students can have online, particularly as it deals with private messages and interaction. The law pertains to public school teachers and personnel only.

One section in SB 54 forbids teachers from communicating privately with a student using a non-work social media account or website. Any discussions conducted between a teacher and student online must be completely public and transparent.

Brian Heaton

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