Protecting Student Privacy Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Protecting Student Privacy Act, amends the Higher Education Act to prevent the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies with immigration enforcement authority from using information provided in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Specifically, it prohibits the sharing or use of personally identifiable student information for immigration enforcement purposes, with limited exceptions for court orders or voluntary consent that isn't coerced. The bill also requires the Secretary of Education to report any violations to Congress.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and similar agencies from using FAFSA data for immigration enforcement.
- Creates an exception for disclosures required by court order.
- Allows disclosures only with voluntary and informed consent from the student or contributor individual.
- Prohibits coercion in obtaining consent for disclosures.
- Requires the Secretary of Education to report any violations to Congress.
Who is affected
- Students applying for federal financial aid
- Parents and spouses of students applying for federal financial aid
- Department of Homeland Security
- Federal agencies with immigration enforcement authority
- State and local agencies collaborating with DHS
Notable changes
- Strengthens student privacy protections related to FAFSA data.
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