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DIGEST
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of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 270 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Boudreaux
Present law provides for the protection of personally identifiable student information.
Proposed law additionally provides that a local public school system and a Type 2 charter
school that enrolls students who reside within the geographic boundaries of such system
shall enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to exchange information necessary
to verify student enrollment and residency status. Requires the system and school to keep
this information confidential and to use it only for the purpose of verifying student
enrollment and residency. Requires that the MOU comply with all applicable state and
federal present law, including the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (commonly known
as "FERPA").
Present law provides for a penalty of not more than six months imprisonment or a fine of not
more than $10,000 for anyone who violates present law. Proposed law applies this penalty
to any person who knowingly and willfully fails to maintain the confidentiality of the
information exchanged pursuant to proposed law.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 17:3914(L))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Education to the
original bill
1. Requires a local school system and a Type 2 charter school that enrolls
students who reside within the geographic boundaries of the local school
system to enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to exchange
limited student information to verify a student's enrollment and residency
status.
2. Requires the MOU to comply with all applicable state and federal law.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Education to the
engrossed bill:
1. Remove provision limiting the student information shared to the student's name
and address and school in which he is enrolled.
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