Novato officials are considering whether to offer youths a course on internet safety.
Councilmember Tim O’Connor proposed the idea at the council’s meeting on Oct. 8. The council unanimously voted to have staff research the potential cost and scope of the plan.
O’Connor said the intention of the program is to educate children about online risks such as sexual predation, bullying and unsafe social media use. He said he hopes children could be get tools to share experiences and learn responsible approaches to online interaction…