This bill clarifies that schools and colleges cannot share students' personal information, including directory information like names and addresses, for the purpose of tracking voter registration or voting rates without explicit student consent. The legislation amends the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as FERPA, which already restricts how schools can disclose student data. The bill affects all educational institutions covered by FERPA, particularly higher education institutions that might otherwise use student records to measure voting participation rates. There is no specific funding attached to this legislation, and it would take effect upon enactment. The bill essentially reinforces existing privacy protections by making clear that measuring student voting behavior cannot justify sharing personal information without permission.
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