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MA H4420

Protecting public higher education student information


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Introduced
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Protecting public higher education student information

AI Summary

This bill seeks to exempt public institutions of higher education, including municipally owned ones, from having to produce education records or directory information, as defined under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), in response to requests, except those from federal, state, or municipal agencies. The purpose is to protect the privacy of student information at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Higher Education (J)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)

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