House Committee Advances Bill on Student Data Privacy
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The House Committee on Education and the Workforce voted 18-15 to report the Parents Opt-in Protection Act (H.R. 3447) to the full House. The bill would require schools to get explicit parental consent before sharing student data with third parties.
Why it matters: This is a procedural step in the legislative process, not a change in current law. However, it signals that a majority of the committee supports stricter privacy protections for student data. If the bill passes both chambers and is signed, it would significantly alter how schools interact with ed-tech companies and data brokers.
Who it affects
- Parents and guardians of K-12 students
The source is the official Congressional Record on Congress.gov; readers should check the full text of H.R. 3447 before relying on specific provisions.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document