Embedded Files
Toledo Public Schools is committed to data privacy. Information and data are key elements to district decisions and operations and have always existed in various formats. As technology improves the methods of data collection, storage, transfer, and use, safety and security requirements will also require change. The following pages and links outline the software, processes, and safeguards that TPS employs to keep your student information safe.
SB29
SB29
"SB29" is an act that includes requirements regarding the collection, use, and protection of educational records by technology providers. The act covers two primary items: Contracts with Technology Providers and Restrictions on Access and Monitoring of student devices and accounts.
FERPA
FERPA
FERPA, or the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, is a federal law that protects the privacy of students' educational records. It applies to all schools that receive funds from the U.S. Department of Education.
• Gives parents and eligible students (at least least 18 years old) the right to inspect and request corrections to their records
• Requires schools to get consent before sharing certain student information with others
• Allows schools to disclose directory information, such as a student's name and enrollment dates, without prior consent, but only after providing notice and giving parents a chance to opt out.
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