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Introduced
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
In Committee
04/16/2020
04/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to student data privacy
AI Summary
This bill seeks to enhance student data privacy in Massachusetts. It defines key terms like "covered information" and "student personally identifiable information," and places restrictions on how operators (such as online service providers) can use and disclose student data. The bill mandates that contracts between educational entities and third-party service providers include specific provisions to protect student records. It also prohibits school districts from requiring students to disclose personal social media account information or taking adverse action against students for refusing to do so. The bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to make student data collection practices publicly available and provide guidance to districts on compliance with relevant laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Brian Ashe (D),
Jay Barrows (R),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Angelo D'Emilia (R),
Carolyn Dykema (D),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Jeff Roy (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Education (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 04/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4642 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4642.pdf |
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