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A 5469

Limits use or disclosure of certain education records.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Reginald Atkins and 5 co-sponsors

New Jersey bill restricts educational institutions' use and disclosure of student records beyond federal FERPA requirements, strengthening privacy protections.

Substituted by S4162
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Bill Summary · A 5469

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 5469 seeks to restrict how educational institutions can use and disclose student education records beyond what is already permitted under federal law (FERPA). The bill has been substituted by Senate Bill S4162, indicating the legislative language has been revised during the legislative process.

Why is this important

Student education records contain sensitive personal information including grades, disciplinary history, and special education status. Stricter controls on disclosure protect student privacy and prevent unauthorized sharing with third parties, while also defining what constitutes legitimate educational purposes for record access.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: Disagreement over which third parties (vendors, law enforcement, school resource officers) should have legitimate access to education records
  • Data sharing burden: Schools may argue compliance costs are high if they must obtain explicit consent for routine disclosures that currently occur under FERPA's "legitimate educational interest" exception
  • Law enforcement access: Balance between student privacy protection and school safety needs, particularly regarding disclosure to police for disciplinary investigations

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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