S364
An Act establishing privacy standards for student and educator data
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Bill overview
This bill aims to create privacy standards for data collected from students and educators in Massachusetts. It seeks to protect sensitive information and ensure responsible data handling practices within the education sector. The legislation intends to establish guidelines for how student and educator data is used, stored, and shared. Ultimately, the goal is to enhance the privacy and security of personal information related to education.
Key provisions
- Establishes privacy standards for student and educator data.
- Requires data security measures to protect student and educator information.
- Defines permissible uses of student and educator data.
- Creates a process for data breaches and reporting.
- May include provisions regarding parental consent for data collection.
- Focuses on data held by schools and educational institutions.
Who is affected
- Students
- Educators
- School districts
- Educational institutions
- Parents/Guardians
Notable changes
- Likely introduces new regulations regarding the collection and use of student and educator data.
- May require schools to implement data privacy policies.
- Could establish a framework for data security audits and compliance.
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Primary sponsor
Barry R. Finegold
Cosponsors
Barry R. Finegold
Margaret R. Scarsdale
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Bill S.364 194th (Current)
An Act establishing privacy standards for student and educator data
By Mr. Finegold, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 364) of Barry R. Finegold for legislation relative to student and educator data privacy. Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Barry R. Finegold Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.364
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/2/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/12/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 7/24/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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