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Protecting Education Privacy Act
12/31/2022, 8:59 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5339
Bill 117 HR 5339, also known as the Protecting Education Privacy Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the privacy of students and their families by limiting the collection and use of their personal information by educational institutions.
The bill aims to ensure that student data is only used for educational purposes and is not shared with third parties without consent. It also seeks to establish clear guidelines for how student data should be stored and protected to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
Additionally, the Protecting Education Privacy Act includes provisions for parents to have access to their child's educational records and the ability to correct any inaccuracies. It also requires educational institutions to notify parents of any data breaches that may compromise the security of student information. Overall, the goal of this bill is to safeguard the privacy and security of student data in educational settings, providing peace of mind for parents and ensuring that students' personal information is handled responsibly.
The bill aims to ensure that student data is only used for educational purposes and is not shared with third parties without consent. It also seeks to establish clear guidelines for how student data should be stored and protected to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
Additionally, the Protecting Education Privacy Act includes provisions for parents to have access to their child's educational records and the ability to correct any inaccuracies. It also requires educational institutions to notify parents of any data breaches that may compromise the security of student information. Overall, the goal of this bill is to safeguard the privacy and security of student data in educational settings, providing peace of mind for parents and ensuring that students' personal information is handled responsibly.
Congressional Summary of HR 5339
Protecting Education Privacy Act
This bill limits the release of students' personally identifiable information contained in education records.
The bill includes local educational authorities among the officials designated as authorized representatives of an education agency with access to student records.
Authorized representatives must be under the direct control of the agency.
The bill prohibits (1) the use of students' personally identifiable information for the development of commercial products or services without the written consent of their parents, and (2) the Department of Education from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that defines early childhood education program or education program for any purpose under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 on or after this bill's enactment.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5339
Bill HR 5339 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 22, 2021. Bill HR 5339 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 22, 2021. Bill HR 5339's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of September 22, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5339
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5339
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5339
To clarify the requirements of authorized representatives under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Protecting Education Privacy Act
Protecting Education Privacy Act
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