S. 5197, known as the “Student Voter Data Protection Act,” aims to protect student privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974. It clarifies that schools cannot share a student's personally identifiable information, such as directory details,...
Simple Explanation
In this bill, schools are told not to share students' personal information, like their names and addresses, without permission, especially when checking if they are voting. This helps keep students' details private and safe from being used without their consent.