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Ill. bill on employer Facebook password requests hits snag

The Associated Press — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:40:13 +0000

Legislation that would prohibit employers from seeking job applicants' social network passwords is on hold in the Illinois House.

Democratic Rep. La Shawn Ford's measure would allow job-seekers to file lawsuits if asked for access to sites like Facebook. Bosses could still ask for usernames that would allow them to view public information on the sites.

Mo. repeals teacher-student Internet restrictions

The Associated Press, Kelsey Proud and Marshall Griffin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:20:58 +0000

Updated at 6:23 p.m. to include comments from the bill's sponsor, and Gov. Nixon's criticism of the bill, despite signing it

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon has signed legislation repealing a contentious law, known by some as the "Facebook law," that had limited online discussions between teachers and students.

Nixon's signature Friday will delete a law enacted earlier this year barring teachers from using websites that allow "exclusive access" with current or former students 18 or younger. Some teachers raised concerns that they would be restricted from using social media sites such as Facebook, which allow private messages.

House sends Facebook fix to Governor Nixon

Marshall Griffin — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:08:44 +0000

At least one bill has made it out of the special legislative session.

Today the Missouri House overwhelmingly passed the so-called “Facebook Fix,” which would remove confusing language from a new law regarding teacher-student messaging via social media. That law was placed on hold last month by a Cole County judge, who ruled that barring teachers from websites that allow private messaging with students would have a, quote, “chilling effect” on free speech rights.

Mo. House committee passes "Facebook fix"

Marshall Griffin — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 20:46:40 +0000

A Missouri House committee has unanimously passed legislation that would remove confusing language from a new state law regarding the use of social media between teachers and students.

The bill was passed last week by the Missouri Senate. It’s being handled in the House by State Representative Chris Kelly (D, Columbia).

Mo. Senate passes revision to teacher-Facebook law

The Associated Press — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:05:01 +0000

Missouri senators have overwhelmingly passed a bill revising a new law that restricts teachers' online conversations with students.

The legislation would repeal a law barring teachers from using websites that give "exclusive access" to students, such as sending private messages on Facebook. Senators voted 33-0 Wednesday to send the bill to the House.