DIGEST
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the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Ivey HB No. 560
Abstract: Prohibits the collection of personally identifiable information on students; prohibits
the transmittal or sharing of student information without parental consent; and provides
penalties for violations.
Proposed law, relative to student information collected, prohibits local public school boards and
schools, the state Dept. of Education, and the State Board of Elementary and Secondary
Education (BESE) from transmitting or sharing such information with any person, entity, or
agency without full disclosure and written consent from the student's parent or legal guardian.
Requires BESE to promulgate rules to provide a process for such full disclosure and requires
certain minimum components to be included in such rules.
Provides that student information collected by a local public school board or school, the state
Dept. of Education, or BESE be limited to basic information and prohibits the collection of
personally identifiable information. Defines "personally identifiable information" as two or
more pieces of information that separately or when linked together can identify the person in a
manner that is not known or readily available to the public including but not limited to social
security number, religious affiliation, student disability, and student hobbies or interests.
Provides that a violation of proposed law is punishable by imprisonment up to six months or by a
fine of up to $10,000.
(Adds R.S. 17:3913)