News and Updates

Please see the below resources emphasizing data security and cyber security best practices.
  • video providing cybersecurity best practices for schools and districts
  • video providing best practices for responding to ransomware attacks
  • A recorded webinar on cybersecurity and incident response

Student Privacy for...

Frequently Asked Questions

Student Privacy Matters

11/01/2022

The Department of Education (Department) is required to notify annually each State educational agency (SEA) and each local educational agency (LEA...

07/01/2022

Letter to institutions of postsecondary education regarding the applicability of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to the...

11/01/2021

This letter is meant to inform State Education Agencies about their responsibilities regarding federal privacy laws including FERPA and PPRA.

Resources

07/26/2023

This guidance document reviews parents’ rights under the PPRA and education officials’ obligations in implementing the PPRA.  The PPRA applies to...

05/31/2023

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. This...

05/31/2023

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. When a...