Protecting Student Privacy Act

This bill would bar personal information that students and their family members submit for federal student aid, such as on the FAFSA, from being shared with or used by the Department of Homeland Security, other federal immigration enforcement agencies, or state and local agencies with immigration enforcement agreements, for immigration enforcement. Information could still be disclosed under a court order tied to a criminal offense the student is alleged to have committed, or if the student or family member voluntarily agrees. Consent would not count if the agency asked for it or pressured the person. The Secretary of Education would have to report to Congress about any improper disclosure, and the bill would override conflicting federal, state, or local laws.

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Sponsors

• Emily Randall Democrat sponsor
• 11 cosponsors