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CT PA 16-189 Student Data Privacy

Connecticut Act 16-189 became effective October 1, 2016. The Act aims to strengthen the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the associated protections for parents and students.

Act 16-189 protects the data and privacy of CT students from the proliferation of cloud based services/applications/programs/websites requiring use of student data.

All contracts must comply with PA 16-189 if student data is collected for any reason, including logins. In addition, parents may grant permission for specific sites when requested. If permission is not granted alternate assignments must be given by the teacher.

The District must notify parents and students when a contract is signed, modified, and/or breached. Notification includes posting all contracts as well as sending individual notifications.

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