Senate panel considers bill to protect student data and limit immigration‑authority access to schools Senators reviewed SB 227, which would require district protocols to protect student data, restrict nonpublic‑area entry absent judicial warrant, and require civil‑rights training approved by the attorney general; committee members asked about overlap with S209 and potential unfunded mandates for schools.

A new bill, SB 227, aims to safeguard student data and restrict unauthorized access in schools, but could it lead to unfunded mandates for educators?

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Mishawaka outlines 'responsible use' approach to generative AI; workshop, policies planned District staff and teachers described classroom uses of generative AI, emphasized student-data protections and monitoring, and scheduled a Google Gemini workshop March 16; second-reading policies on AI use are on the board agenda.

School City of Mishawaka is revolutionizing classroom learning with a 'responsible use' approach to generative AI, ensuring student data protection while harnessing innovative tools for enhanced education.

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Board discusses AI risks and task force work; CIO and staff to brief board in strategic update Board members urged district action on artificial intelligence policy and literacy; CIO Maurice Dragon and an AI task force are preparing updates and staff said they will brief the board at a future strategic plan update.

As school board members push for a proactive approach to AI in education, they're prioritizing student safety and data privacy while ensuring all students have equal access to technology.

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Bixby Public Schools Expands Khan Academy Program to Include Middle School Students Bixby Public Schools will utilize Khan Academy for middle school math and science starting next year.

Bixby School District is revolutionizing middle school education by expanding its partnership with Khan Academy, bringing innovative AI tools to enhance learning in math and science!

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Virginia legislature advances social media data bill to catch those making threats “As superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools, I witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of delayed responses during a crisis,” Verletta White told the committee.

Virginia lawmakers are advocating for stricter penalties for cyberattacks on schools, proposing to elevate computer trespassing to a felony in order to enhance protection of student data.

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Tip 2 for K-12 #studentdataprotection: We always encourage teachers to take evidence, but when taking pictures, try to avoid student faces as much as possible, and upload to your institutional account cloud storage (see tip 1) and delete from your device.