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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
09/08/2025
09/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
194th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to certain higher education records under the public records law. Higher Education.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 66 of the General Laws to protect student information at public higher education institutions by exempting them from having to disclose education records, including directory information as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Specifically, public colleges and universities, as well as municipally owned educational institutions, would no longer be required to produce these types of student records in response to public records requests. However, the bill includes an important exception that allows federal, state, and municipal agencies to continue accessing such records. The legislation aims to provide additional privacy protections for students' educational information by limiting the circumstances under which their personal details can be shared, while still maintaining necessary access for government agencies.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 09/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S947 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S947.pdf |
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