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SB 1111

Public schools; student support services, student personal information and data security, report.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelia Graves

Bill requiring Virginia public schools to establish student data security protocols and support services with mandatory compliance reporting was withdrawn before Finance Committee consideration due to fiscal concerns.

Stricken at request of Patron in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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Bill Summary · SB 1111

Legislative bill overview

SB 1111 would have required Virginia public schools to implement comprehensive student support services and establish strict data security protocols for handling student personal information. The bill mandated schools to report on their compliance with these requirements, though specific details on implementation timelines and standards were to be developed through the legislative process.

Why is this important

Student data security has become increasingly critical as schools digitize educational records and use third-party educational technology platforms. Establishing clear data protection requirements protects minors' privacy while helping schools standardize security practices across districts that currently have varying protection levels.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal burden: The Department of Planning and Budget's fiscal impact statement likely identified significant costs for schools to implement new security infrastructure, audit systems, and reporting mechanisms—a key factor in the bill's striking
  • Implementation specificity: The bill's language may have lacked clear definitions of what constitutes adequate "student support services" and "data security," creating ambiguity for schools trying to comply
  • Administrative complexity: Small school districts with limited IT resources could face disproportionate challenges meeting statewide data security and reporting requirements compared to larger, better-funded systems

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

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