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MA H4266

MA H4266
Protecting public higher education student information


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Introduced
01/22/2024
In Committee
01/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

Protecting public higher education student information

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 66 of the General Laws to exempt public colleges and universities from having to produce student records defined as "education records" under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), including those designated as "directory information." This exemption does not apply to requests from federal, state, or municipal agencies. The purpose of the bill is to protect the privacy of student information at public higher education institutions.

Sponsors (7)

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Higher Education (Joint)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)

Taxonomy

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Education
  • ‐ Higher Education

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4266 01/22/2024
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4266.pdf 01/22/2024
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