Bill > H4653

This bill modifies Chapter 66 of the General Laws by adding a new section that protects student information at public colleges and universities in Massachusetts. Specifically, the bill prevents these educational institutions from being required to disclose education records as defined by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), including directory information that might typically be released. The protection applies broadly to all such records, with a notable exception: requests from federal, state, or municipal agencies are still permitted to access these student records. The bill aims to provide additional privacy safeguards for students at public higher education institutions by limiting the circumstances under which their personal educational information can be shared or released.

Joint Committee on Higher Education (Joint)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H4653