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MA H1451
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Moran
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AI Summary
- Adds new Section 22 to Chapter 66 of Massachusetts General Laws exempting public colleges and universities from producing student education records in response to public records requests
- Protects records defined as "education records" under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) at 20 USC 1232g and 34 CFR § 99.3
- Includes protection for directory information (such as names, addresses, enrollment status) that institutions have designated under FERPA definitions
- Applies to all public colleges and universities as defined in Section 5 of Chapter 15A of Massachusetts law
- Filed by Representative Michael J. Moran (18th Suffolk) on January 17, 2025
Legislative Description
Protecting public higher education student information
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4653
10/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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