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Protecting Education Privacy Act
12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4252
The bill aims to ensure that student data collected by educational institutions is securely stored and not shared with third parties without proper consent. It also seeks to establish clear guidelines for how student data can be used for educational purposes, while also protecting the privacy rights of students and their families.
Additionally, the Protecting Education Privacy Act includes provisions for increased transparency and accountability in the handling of student data. This includes requiring educational institutions to provide clear information to students and parents about how their data is being used and stored, as well as establishing penalties for any violations of these privacy protections. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 hr 4252 is to safeguard the privacy of student data in educational settings and ensure that it is used responsibly and ethically. It is currently being reviewed by Congress and may be subject to amendments before being voted on.
Congressional Summary of HR 4252
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.
