HB 1453 Summary

• State agencies may only collect specific student information including name, date of birth, gender, race/ethnicity, grade level, school enrollment, assessment scores, course grades, attendance, disciplinary records, and participation in state/federal education programs.

• School districts must develop policies addressing use and disclosure of directory information, with annual board review; parents of students under 18 must be notified before directory information is disclosed and given opportunity to opt out.

• School districts cannot permit student participation in surveys or questionnaires unrelated to content standards without prior written consent from students age 18+ or parents of younger students; consent must be specific to each survey.

• School districts are prohibited from using individualized technology without written consent to scan biometric information, monitor internet/communications (except for suspicion of law-breaking or imminent danger), or track student location (except for transportation).

• State and school district assessments cannot include questions about political beliefs, mental/psychological conditions, sexual behavior, illegal conduct, family relationships, religious beliefs, gun ownership, income, or matters unrelated to content standards; violations subject to class A misdemeanor and civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation.