Student Privacy Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Feb 2001): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This bill, titled the Student Privacy Protection Act, would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It requires state and local education agencies receiving federal funds to create policies on commercial activities within schools, in consultation with parents. These agencies would also need to inform parents about these policies and any changes, including any local exceptions.
Under the bill, education agencies would be prohibited from sharing student data with entities seeking it for commercial gain, or assisting such entities in gathering this data, without first explaining to parents what information would be shared, who it would go to, and how it would be used. Parents would also have to give written permission for this disclosure or data gathering to proceed.
The bill was introduced in the Senate in February 2001 and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It has not advanced beyond the introduction stage.
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Official summary
Student Privacy Protection Act - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to require State and local educational agencies (SEAs and LEAs) that receive ESEA funds to: (1) develop policies regarding in-school commercialization activities in consultation with parents; and (2) provide notice to parents regarding such policies and any changes to such policies, including locally developed exceptions.Prohibits such SEAs and LEAs, unless they have given an explanation and obtained parents' written permission, from: (1) disclosing data or information gathered from a student to persons or entities that seek such disclosure to benefit their commercial interests; or (2) assisting or permitting by contract such persons or entities in gathering such information for such purpose. Allows locally-developed exceptions to such consent requirements.Allows SEAs and LEAs to use certain ESEA funds to enhance parental involvement in areas affecting children's in-school privacy.
Timeline
8 Feb 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 290 do?
- This bill, titled the Student Privacy Protection Act, would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. It requires state and local education agencies receiving federal funds to create policies on commercial activities within schools, in consultation with parents. These agencies would also need to inform parents about these policies and any changes, including any local exceptions. Under the bill, education agencies would be prohibited from sharing student data with entities seeking it for commercial gain, or assisting such entities in gathering this data, without first explaining to parents what information would be shared, who it would go to, and how it would be used. Parents would also have to give written permission for this disclosure or data gathering to proceed. The bill was introduced in the Senate in February 2001 and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It has not advanced beyond the introduction stage.
- Has S. 290 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 290. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 290?
- S. 290 was sponsored by Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT] (D-CT), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 290?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (8 Feb 2001).
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