Senate Bill 29 Information

Welcome to the Senate Bill 29 Information

In response to Ohio Senate Bill 29 (SB 29), West Branch Local Schools is committed to ensuring transparency regarding how we handle student data and technology use in our district. This page is designed to help parents and guardians understand the requirements of SB 29 and provide easy access to important resources, notices, and forms.

What is Senate Bill 29?

Ohio Senate Bill 29 was enacted to protect student data privacy and ensure that parents are informed about how student information is handled by schools. The bill outlines several requirements for school districts, including:

• Parental Notifications: Schools must provide clear notice to parents on how student devices are monitored, what student data is shared with third parties, and which vendors have access to this data.

• Vendor Agreements: Only vendors with approved data privacy agreements are permitted to handle student information. These agreements ensure that student data is used securely and only for educational purposes.

• Device Monitoring: Schools must monitor student devices for safety, instructional support, and compliance with federal regulations such as the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) to qualify for E-rate funding.

How Does West Branch Local Schools Comply?

At West Branch Local Schools, we take student privacy seriously. Our compliance with SB 29 includes the following measures:

• Monitoring of Student Devices: We use GoGuardian to monitor district-issued devices for safety and educational purposes. This ensures compliance with CIPA and secures vital funding through the E-rate program.

• Approved Vendor List: We only work with vendors who have signed Data Privacy Agreements. You can view a complete list of approved vendors on this page.

• Parental Notifications: We provide annual and as-needed notices to parents regarding device monitoring and data sharing policies. You can access these notices below.

Resources for Parents:

• Annual Device Monitoring Notice

• Data Privacy Agreements: Approved Vendors

More Information:

For more information about SB 29, device monitoring, or data privacy at West Branch Local Schools, please forward any questions to the West Branch technology department at WBTechnology@wbwarriors.org.