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…
Category: Youth & Schools
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…
University Of Oregon Uses Rape Victim’s Own Therapy Records Against Her In Lawsuit
Stephanie Castillo reports: The University of Oregon (UO) is under fire for using a student rape victim’s therapy records against her after she sued the campus for mishandling her sexual assault case. […] FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of students’ “education records.” These records refer to records directly related to a…