Bill > S03752

This bill amends the New York State education law to allow students to participate in voluntary opt-in programs that connect them with nonprofit colleges, scholarship providers, and government agencies without requiring disclosure of their personally identifiable information. Specifically, the bill modifies existing regulations about how education records can be used, creating a new provision that permits third-party contractors to facilitate information sharing through programs where students must actively choose (opt-in) to receive communications about educational opportunities, financial aid, and potential admission offers. The key protection is that students' personal identifying details will remain confidential and cannot be shared by the third-party contractors with the institutions seeking to communicate with the students. This approach aims to give students more control over their personal information while still enabling them to receive potentially valuable educational and scholarship-related communications.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3752