Federal and New York State laws provide parents with specific rights designed to protect their children's data privacy. They each dictate how and when schools may use or share a child's information.

FERPA

The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides parents with the right to inspect their child's education record and provides steps to correct any inaccuracies. The statute defines when a school may and may not share that information. Schools may disclose certain directory information without parent consent. Schools must, however, notify parents about directory information each year and provide parents with the opportunity to opt out of this disclosure. Visit the Central Valley FERPA page for a summary of FERPA and how to exercise your rights.

Learn more about FERPA at the U.S. Department of Education webpage.

NYS Ed Law 2-d

New York State Education Law Section 2-d (NYS Ed Law 2-d) establishes strict guidelines designed to protect student data. It also protects data regarding teacher and principal data related to their evaluations. The law requires schools to take steps to protect their computer networks, train staff, and ensure vendors of educational software and services will follow these requirements.

For more details visit the NY State Senate Ed Law-2d page and its associated New York State Department of Education Part 121 Regulations page.

NYS Ed Law 2-d/Parents' Bill of Rights for Data and Privacy Security

NYS Ed Law 2-d also requires school districts to adopt and share a Parents' Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security, which outlines parents' rights.

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Question? Please contact:

Cuyle Rockwell, Data Privacy Officer
111 Frederick St.
Ilion, NY 13357
crockwell@cvalleycsd.org
315-894-5000 x 51111