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Child Privacy in Schools: Parental Consent for Online Data

New rules strengthen parents' rights to control their children's personal data collected online. Schools will no longer be able to give consent on behalf of parents for the collection, use, or disclosure of students' private information. This means parents will have direct control over what data about their children is gathered by online service operators.
Key points
Schools and their employees can no longer act as agents for parents in consenting to the collection of children's personal data.
Parental consent for online data collection must be explicit and obtained directly from parents before information is gathered.
Parents must be informed about how their children's data will be collected and used.
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Print number: 117_HR_5630
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Process start date: 2021-10-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Safeguarding Children’s Privacy in Schools Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5630.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools and their employees can no longer act as agents for parents in consenting to the collection of children's personal data.
  • Parental consent for online data collection must be explicit and obtained directly from parents before information is gathered.
  • Parents must be informed about how their children's data will be collected and used.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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