Ohio HB 96: What K–12 Districts Need to Know About Cybersecurity, AI Policy, and School Safety Funding
Ohio House Bill 96, signed into law on June 30, 2025, establishes the state’s FY 2026–2027 operating budget. While primarily a budget bill, HB 96 includes new statutory requirements that directly impact public K–12 school districts.
Indiana SB 159: What K–12 Districts Need to Know About Parent-Controlled Filtering and Tech Policy Updates
Senate Bill 159 isn’t just a filtering update. Two compliance deadlines are now on the horizon, and districts need the right policies and tools in place to meet them. Lightspeed’s platform directly aligns to SB 159’s two core mandates and provides additional value for schools trying to balance safety, connectivity, and digital wellness.
Turning App Data into Answers That Drive Action
In our latest Lightspeed Insight webinar, education leaders Carrie Squyres (Northside ISD, San Antonio) and Luke Mund (Denver Public Schools) shared how visibility across their digital ecosystems helps them make smarter, data-driven decisions…
Understanding The Uvalde Strong Act: Strengthening Texas School Safety
The Uvalde Strong Act, more officially known as House Bill 33 (HB 33) from the 89th Texas Legislature, is a vital law aimed at strengthening emergency response protocols for active shooter incidents and other crises in K-12 schools.
The Real Cost of Inaction: Why Proactive Tools Save Lives and Resources in Schools
School safety is evolving—and for good reason. The rise in mental health concerns, online threats, and acts of school violence has forced districts to rethink their approach. Today, being proactive isn’t optional. It’s essential. While most schools have safety plans in place, the biggest risks often emerge when early warning signs are missed or unreported.
Georgia HB 268: Understanding Georgia’s New School Safety Mandates Webinar Recap
This week, we hosted an incredibly insightful webinar on Georgia HB 268, the new school safety legislation that’s set to transform how schools across the state approach campus security. Here’s the full recap of the key topics discussed, the Q&A session, and some important takeaways.
Colorado HB21-1110 Accessibility Compliance: What You Need to Know Before July 1, 2025
Beginning July 1, 2025, HB21-1110 requires that all public-facing digital content and software used by state and local government entities — including K–12 districts — meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.
Complying with Georgia’s School Safety Act: A Guide for K–12 Leaders
In April 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed Georgia House Bill 268—the School Safety Act—into law, setting a new statewide standard for school safety and crisis response. Taking effect on July 1, 2026, the legislation mandates that public schools…
What Alabama Schools Need to Know About HB 166 (FOCUS Act) and How to Stay Compliant Without Sacrificing Digital Learning
On May 14, 2025, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 166—the FOCUS Act—into law, introducing sweeping new guidelines that restrict student access to cell phones and wireless devices during instructional hours.
What NY Schools Need to Know About Google Restrictions and How to Stay Compliant Without Losing Momentum
In early 2025, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) restricted student access to several Google services, including YouTube, Google Translate, Google Earth, and Google Photos.
