If I preface this post by identifying it as a press release from the Christian Newswire, perhaps you can guess what’s coming… The Student Safety and Physical Privacy Act was introduced in the Minnesota House and Senate today. Senator Brown introduced SF 1543, with co-authors Kiffmeyer, Ruud, Thompson and Westrom. Representative Tim Miller introduced HF 1546, with…
Category: Youth & Schools
Article: Beyond the Schoolhouse Gates: The Unprecedented Expansion of School Surveillance Authority Under Cyberbullying Laws
Abstract: For several years, states have grappled with the problem of cyberbullying and its sometimes devastating effects. Because cyberbullying often occurs between students, most states have understandably looked to schools to help address the problem. To that end, schools in forty-six states have the authority to intervene when students engage in cyberbullying. This solution seems…
Parents object, challenge South Whidbey schools records policy
Justin Burnett reports: A South Whidbey School District policy to name online the requestors of public records may be a violation of federal student privacy laws. Open government champions have expressed concern that the policy may run afoul of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, commonly referred to as FERPA. The rules protect student…
Utah Student Privacy Bill Gets OK From House Committee
Ryan Curtis reports: A bill that seeks to protect student data was given unanimous approval from the House Education Committee Monday. HB 68 – Student Privacy Act, sponsored by Representative Jake Anderegg (Republican – Lehi), now heads to the full House for its consideration. The bill seeks to address what kind of information can be collected…