Information provided here is a courtesy for families to help understand the various privacy laws that are in place to protect students' data.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that gives parents and students over the age of 18 the right to manage and have some level of control over the student's educational records. More information can be found here.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) imposes certain requirements on websites or online services directed at students under the age of 13. More information can be found here.
The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) imposes certain requirements on schools or libraries that receive discounts or funds through the E-Rate program. These requirements are meant to limit children's exposure to obscene or harmful material on the internet. More information can be found here.