Holt: Internet Filters are Only There for Us to Save $$; It's Not for Protecting Children

Michelle Batz, from Greenwich/Albany/Lenhartsville, notes that we have existing policies students must abide by that would restrict them from accessing materials with images such as those shown in Gender Queer. Holt notes that the only reason the internet filters are in place is a result of a Federal/FCC E-Rate program, which they could choose to not be a part of and wave the special rates they would receive. In essence, she doesn't think internet filters to protect children from porn are necessary on school devices.

Excerpt from May 16, 2022 School Board Meeting. Full version can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIgZzeNhh0M&t=6370s