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HB 2017

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

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bonita Anthony and 7 co-sponsors

Virginia schools must establish student support services and strengthen data security controls for personal information, with mandatory reporting on third-party vendor access.

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Bill Summary · HB 2017

Legislative bill overview

HB 2017 requires Virginia public schools to establish comprehensive student support services and implement enhanced data security protocols for student personal information. The bill mandates schools to develop reporting mechanisms and oversight procedures for how student data is collected, stored, and used by educational technology vendors and third parties.

Why is this important

Student data breaches and unauthorized access to personal information have become increasingly common in K-12 systems nationwide, affecting millions of families. Schools handle sensitive data including social security numbers, health records, and behavioral assessments, making robust security standards and transparency essential for protecting minors' privacy and preventing identity theft or misuse.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Schools may argue that establishing new data security infrastructure and compliance reporting requires significant unfunded mandates, straining already tight education budgets
  • Vendor relationships and complexity: Requiring detailed oversight of third-party educational technology vendors could burden small districts and complicate school-business relationships without clear enforcement mechanisms
  • Scope ambiguity: The bill's definition of "student support services" and which data collection practices require reporting may be vague, creating inconsistent implementation across districts or legal disputes

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

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