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This bill amends the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act by updating the exemption for education records. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing language to specify that education records (previously referred to as "educational" records) that are not subject to disclosure under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) will be exempt from public disclosure, with the specific reference point set to the version of FERPA as it existed on January 3, 2012. FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents and eligible students certain rights regarding these records. By pinpointing the exemption to the January 3, 2012 version of the law, the bill aims to create a fixed point of reference for what education records can be kept confidential, potentially preventing future changes in federal law from automatically affecting the state's disclosure requirements. The amendment will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing ample time for relevant government agencies and educational institutions to prepare for the change.

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