There are several Federal and State laws that protect student records, data, and personal information.This webpage covers the major laws with links to resources for more information.

Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

Link: https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/childrens-internet-protection-act

Brief Description: CIPA is a federal law that requires schools and libraries to filter internet traffic on devices/accounts that students use to protect them from inappropriate content.

Children's Online Privay Protection Act (COPPA)

Link: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-coppa-frequently-asked-questions-0

Brief Description: COPPA is a federal law that puts parents in control of what information can be collected by children's online activity.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Link: https://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html

Brief Description: FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student records.

Student Online Privacy Protection Act (SOPPA)

Link: https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3806&ChapterID=17

Brieft Description: SOPPA is the state of Illinois' data privacy law.

SOPPA Student Data Privacy Officer

Greg Furgason - Director of Technology
email: gfurgason@speed802.org

SPEED District 802 SOPPA Online Resources Agreements

https://sdpc.a4l.org/district_listing.php?districtID=10601