SB 848 Decision Framework for Schools | FanAngel Resource Center

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‍Start with the SB 848 Resource Center for statutory context and policy foundations.

The FanAngel Decision Center for SB 848 Compliance

Opinionated guidance for school leaders making real governance and platform decisions—not just writing policy.

The resources below move from statutory interpretation into design judgments and governance trade-offs that schools must make in practice.

Note: This Decision Center reflects FanAngel’s interpretation of SB 848 as it applies to electronic staff–student communication. It is intended to support platform evaluation and governance decisions, not replace legal counsel.

The Core Decision

Non-Negotiables for Governable Staff–Student Communication

The baseline assumptions we believe must hold for SB 848 governance to actually work.

Why FanAngel Fits SB 848 — and Why Most Platforms Will Fail It

SB 848 didn’t create a new problem—it exposed a structural one. This article explains why most communication platforms weren’t designed for real oversight, and why FanAngel’s approach aligns with what the law actually demands in practice.

The Risk Most Schools Underestimate

Supervised DM: Setting a Higher Bar for Staff–Student Communication

Why supervising direct messages matters under SB 848—and how FanAngel supports necessary one-to-one coaching communication with structural, proactive oversight.

Rollout Risk - Making a Mistake Isn't About Fees, it's about Rollout

Additional analysis forthcoming.

What Actually Happens Next

FanAngel Rollout: What Actually Happens

Additional analysis forthcoming.

The FanAngel Decision Center for SB 848 Compliance

Opinionated guidance for school leaders making real governance and platform decisions—not just writing policy.

Table of Contents

The Core Decision

The Risk Most Schools Underestimate

What Actually Happens Next