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VA HB1

VA HB1
Scholastic records; prohibited access to directory information.


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Introduced
11/20/2017
In Committee
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
02/19/2018
Passed
03/20/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Scholastic records; disclosure of directory information. Clarifies that student directory information may be publicly disclosed by a school if the school has given notice to the parent or eligible student of (i) the types of information that the school has designated as directory information; (ii) the right of the parent or eligible student to refuse the designation of any or all of the types of information about the student as directory information; and (iii) the period of time within which a parent or eligible student must notify the school in writing that he does not want any or all of the types of information about the student designated as directory information. The bill also provides, however, that no school shall disclose the address, phone number, or email address of a student pursuant to 34 C.F.R. ?§99.31(a)(11) or the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (?§2.2-3700 et seq.) unless the parent or eligible student has affirmatively consented in writing to such disclosure.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the rules around the disclosure of student directory information by schools. It requires schools to provide notice to parents or eligible students (students 18 or older) about the types of directory information the school plans to disclose, the right to refuse such disclosure, and the process for opting out. The bill also prohibits schools from disclosing a student's address, phone number, or email address unless the parent or eligible student has given written consent. Additionally, the bill prohibits public institutions of higher education from selling students' personal information, and it prohibits both public and private institutions from requiring students to disclose the username or password to their personal social media accounts.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (23)

Last Action

Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0806) (on 04/09/2018)

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