H4405
An Act relative to student and educator data privacy
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act relative to student and educator data privacy, aims to establish guidelines and protections for the collection, use, and sharing of student and educator data within the state of Massachusetts. It seeks to increase transparency and control over this data, particularly concerning student information, and to ensure that data practices align with student and educator privacy rights. The bill intends to strengthen existing protections and address potential gaps in current regulations related to sensitive student and educator data.
Key provisions
- Establishes standards for the collection and use of student and educator data.
- Requires schools and educational institutions to obtain consent for data collection.
- Protects student and educator data from unauthorized disclosure.
- Creates a process for students and educators to access and correct their data.
- Mandates data security measures to safeguard student and educator information.
- Defines specific limitations on the use of student data for purposes beyond education.
- Requires reporting on data privacy practices by educational institutions.
Who is affected
- Students
- Educators
- School districts
- Educational institutions
- Parents/Guardians
Notable changes
- Increases transparency regarding data collection practices.
- Provides students and educators with greater control over their data.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Education
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
David Paul Linsky
Jeffrey N. Roy
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An Act relative to student and educator data privacy
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Education Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4405
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Education |
| 8/18/2025 | House | New draft of H633 |
| 8/18/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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