S 947
An Act protecting public higher education student information
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect student information held by public higher education institutions in Massachusetts. It seeks to clarify and strengthen the application of the state’s public records law to these records, ensuring greater privacy for students. The legislation intends to limit the circumstances under which this information can be disclosed to the public. Specifically, it focuses on safeguarding student records maintained by public colleges and universities.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the scope of the public records law as it applies to student information.
- Protects student records from broad public disclosure.
- Defines specific categories of student information considered confidential.
- Establishes procedures for requesting and accessing student records.
- Requires higher education institutions to implement policies to protect student information.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts public higher education students
- Public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- Parents and guardians of students
- Higher Education institutions
- State government agencies involved in higher education
Notable changes
- Strengthens protections for student records under existing public records laws.
- Likely impacts how public records requests are handled regarding student data.
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Primary sponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
Cosponsor
Jacob R. Oliveira
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Bill S.947 194th (Current)
An Act protecting public higher education student information
By Mr. Oliveira, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 947) of Jacob R. Oliveira for legislation relative to certain higher education records under the public records law. Higher Education.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Jacob R. Oliveira Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Rules
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.947
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 7/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/8/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules |
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