As global learning experiences become more common in K–12 education, schools increasingly send staff and students abroad for cultural exchanges, academic competitions, service trips, and more. While these trips offer...more
Get the latest insights in higher education compliance - Does your role involve: - Conducting Title IX investigations? - Overseeing compliance education and training at an institute of higher learning? - Managing...more
Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) generally provides access to records created by public agencies (including school districts). However, the FOIA contains an exemption from disclosure for “educational records”...more
With an ever-expanding digital toolkit, education leaders must work harder than ever to safeguard student data. Join Bricker Graydon attorneys Jeff Knight and Nancy Magoteaux in a discussion that celebrates Data Privacy Day...more
Higher Education CLE Webinar Series | Presented by Bricker & Eckler and the Southern Illinois University School of Law - Join us for a free webinar series in the month of June on important topics in higher education. ...more
In 2014, Senate Resolution 33 was adopted by Congress declaring January 28 "National Data Privacy Day." This day recognizes the importance of respecting privacy, safeguarding data and enabling trust. Join Bricker attorney...more
As colleges and universities know, higher education institutions have a duty to protect the confidentiality of student records, codified in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), 20 U.S.C. § 1232g. When...more
Aspiring college students spend enormous amounts of time trying to unlock the magic formula that leads to those magic words: Congratulations, you’ve been accepted! But, for many students, the focus on admissions does not stop...more
As education and communication with students has transitioned online, the privacy and security of educators and the information that they are sharing online becomes ever more important. The following privacy and security tips...more
On March 25, 2020, the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Squeri v. Mount Ida College upheld the lower court’s dismissal of prospective and former Mount Ida College students’ claims against the college and its Board of...more
School leaders are often understandably confused as to which law applies to health- or medical-related records in schools: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) or the Health Insurance Portability and...more
Across the country, school districts use technology to facilitate learning and assist in classroom management. From tracking grades and communicating with parents to monitoring bathroom breaks, technology is everywhere in our...more
This summer, Pearson notified a handful of Illinois school districts that its AIMSweb 1.0 Platform had experienced a data breach that impacted over 13,000 account holders nationally. ...more
The start of the new school year is approaching and a number of education vendors have already received their homework assignments. ...more
California’s San Diego Unified School District recently disclosed that it had sustained a data breach when multiple phishing emails from malicious hackers were used to gather login information of staff members throughout the...more
Federal Updates - Secretary DeVos testified before the House Education and Labor Committee and answered questions on the president’s FY20 budget request, arming teachers, school choice, and other issues. ...more
At both the college and the grade school levels, administrators and researchers are thinking of creative ways to work together to use student data to drive success, with benefits to both levels of schools. ...more
Student data privacy has been a hot legislative topic in recent years and more changes are now on the way. On June 7, 2018 Governor Malloy signed into law Public Act 18-125: An Act Concerning Revisions to the Student Privacy...more
The Connecticut General Assembly enacted a number of laws during its regular session that will impact Connecticut schools and public-sector employers. Among other things, bills have been enacted that...more
As we move into the second half of the school year, we want to remind districts and charter schools of the importance of securing and protecting student data. Educators use and share student data in dynamic ways that improve...more
Recently, educational institutions have become targets for hackers and the victims of significant data breach incidents. No institution is invincible from attack. Within the last two years, preeminent universities such as...more
Eight states passed substantive bills during the 2015 legislative session requiring education-focused Internet service, websites and mobile app providers to take measures to protect student data - With students around the...more
In working with school districts and charter schools, our firm has learned that many clients may have entered into agreements that lack key contract terms necessary to protect student data privacy. In other cases, we have...more