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Student Data Privacy Laws to Know

Student Data Privacy Laws to Know
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K-12 schools are legally required to keep student data safe and secure.

This legislative brief summarizes both state and federal laws impacting how schools in Illinois collect, manage, and process student data, including FERPA, COPPA, and SOPPA.

These summaries are split into laws school leaders must know and laws school leaders should know to achieve a full perspective on properly handling student records, health information, and more.

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For Administrators, Technology Leaders/Support
Grade Levels All Grades (K-12)

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