Join the Advocacy Network – How to Connect with NSDPA’s Advocacy Efforts and Get Involved in Shaping Student Privacy Policy
The National Student Data Privacy Association (NSDPA) is leading the effort to strengthen student data privacy laws, hold vendors accountable, and empower educators, parents, and policymakers with the tools they need to protect student information. By joining the NSDPA Advocacy Network, you can play an active role in shaping policies, pushing for stronger privacy protections, and ensuring that schools and EdTech companies follow ethical data practices.
Whether you are a parent concerned about your child’s data, an educator looking to improve school privacy policies, or an advocate pushing for legislative reform, NSDPA provides opportunities to engage, learn, and take action.
Why Join NSDPA’s Advocacy Network?
Student privacy laws and policies are constantly evolving, and it’s critical to have informed voices advocating for strong protections. By joining the NSDPA Advocacy Network, you will:
Stay informed about legislative updates, policy developments, and privacy risks.
Connect with privacy experts, policymakers, and education leaders.
Participate in working groups focused on specific privacy issues.
Access advocacy toolkits, policy templates, and letter-writing campaigns.
Influence state and federal policies on student data privacy.
Ways to Get Involved with NSDPA
NSDPA offers multiple ways for individuals and organizations to contribute to the movement for stronger student data privacy protections. Whether you have a few minutes a month or want to take on a leadership role, there’s a way to get involved:
1. Stay Informed & Spread Awareness
Sign up for NSDPA’s email updates to receive privacy alerts and legislative briefings.
Follow NSDPA on social media and share privacy advocacy content.
Use #StudentPrivacy, #ProtectStudentData, and #EdTechTransparency to raise awareness.
2. Engage with Policymakers
Join NSDPA’s letter-writing campaigns to urge lawmakers to support privacy legislation.
Meet with local school boards and state legislators to advocate for stronger student data protections.
Provide public comments on proposed privacy laws and education policies.
3. Participate in Working Groups
Join NSDPA’s state-specific privacy task forces to advocate for new laws and compliance measures.
Contribute to policy research and development to improve student privacy frameworks.
Help create privacy-friendly school policies that can be adopted nationwide.
4. Take Action Locally
Host a student privacy awareness event at your school or community center.
Distribute NSDPA’s privacy resources and advocacy toolkits to parents and educators.
Encourage your school district to publish an EdTech transparency report.
5. Advocate for Stronger Vendor Accountability
Push for statewide Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) for EdTech vendors.
Encourage schools to use NSDPA’s Vendor Privacy Scorecards to evaluate technology providers.
Report student data privacy violations and work with NSDPA to hold vendors accountable.
NSDPA Membership Levels
NSDPA offers various membership options to accommodate parents, educators, school districts, and advocacy organizations. Membership benefits include:
Access to exclusive legislative reports and privacy law updates.
Invitations to NSDPA advocacy events, webinars, and working group meetings.
Free downloads of privacy policy templates, advocacy guides, and compliance checklists.
Direct engagement with privacy experts and legal professionals.
Opportunities to participate in state and federal advocacy campaigns.
How to Sign Up & Join the NSDPA Advocacy Network
Becoming part of NSDPA’s Advocacy Network is easy. Follow these steps to get started:
Visit the NSDPA Membership Page to explore membership options.
Sign up for legislative alerts and advocacy toolkits.
Follow NSDPA on social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
Register for NSDPA’s upcoming advocacy webinars and training sessions.
Connect with a local advocacy group or privacy task force to get involved in your state.
Recent Advocacy Successes from NSDPA Members
NSDPA members have played a key role in pushing for stronger student data privacy laws and school policies. Recent advocacy wins include:
SOPPA Amendments in Illinois: NSDPA members helped strengthen vendor transparency requirements and parental notification rules.
Statewide DPAs in California & New York: Advocates worked with policymakers to standardize EdTech privacy agreements across districts.
FERPA Modernization Efforts: NSDPA leaders provided expert testimony on the need to update federal student privacy protections.
Take Action Today: Be a Leader in Student Data Privacy Advocacy
Protecting student data privacy requires a united effort from parents, educators, technology professionals, and policymakers. By joining NSDPA’s Advocacy Network, you can help push for stronger laws, hold vendors accountable, and educate communities on student data protection best practices.
Get Involved Now! Sign up for NSDPA’s advocacy efforts, receive action alerts, and contribute to shaping the future of student data privacy policy.
Upcoming Legislative Action Alerts – Stay Informed on Privacy-Related Bills and How to Take Action
New student data privacy laws and regulations are being proposed at the federal and state levels each year. These laws impact how schools, vendors, and policymakers handle student information, and it’s crucial for parents, educators, and privacy advocates to stay informed and take action. The National Student Data Privacy Association (NSDPA) provides Legislative Action Alerts to keep stakeholders up to date on pending bills, regulatory changes, and public comment opportunities.
By joining NSDPA’s Legislative Action Network, you can receive real-time updates on privacy-related legislation and learn how to advocate for stronger data protections, contact lawmakers, and influence policy decisions.
Why Legislative Action Alerts Matter
Student data privacy laws shape how schools collect, store, and share student information. When privacy legislation is introduced, stakeholders must act quickly to support, amend, or oppose policies that could impact student protections. NSDPA’s alerts help you:
Track federal and state bills that affect student data privacy.
Receive guidance on how to submit public comments, testimony, and feedback.
Get action steps for contacting legislators and education policymakers.
Participate in NSDPA’s advocacy campaigns to push for stronger protections.
Ensure that schools and parents are aware of policy changes before they take effect.
How NSDPA’s Legislative Alerts Work
When a new privacy-related bill is introduced, NSDPA provides detailed action alerts that include:
Bill Summaries: A clear explanation of the proposed law, its intent, and who it affects.
Support or Opposition Recommendations: Guidance on whether NSDPA supports, opposes, or recommends amendments to the bill.
Action Steps: Instructions on how to contact legislators, submit comments, or participate in hearings.
Public Comment Deadlines: Important dates for submitting feedback to lawmakers and regulatory agencies.
Impact Analysis: A breakdown of how the law would affect schools, vendors, parents, and student privacy rights.
Upcoming Student Privacy Bills to Watch
NSDPA is currently monitoring the following key student data privacy bills and policy initiatives:
FERPA Modernization Act (Federal): Proposes updates to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to enhance vendor accountability and parental rights.
COPPA 2.0 (Federal): Expands Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) protections to cover students up to age 16.
Student Digital Privacy Act (State-Level): Several states are considering bills to restrict how EdTech vendors collect and use student data.
Statewide DPAs (Multiple States): Advocates are pushing for statewide Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) to create uniform vendor compliance rules.
Parental Opt-Out Laws (State-Level): New bills aim to give parents more control over their child’s digital data collection.
How to Take Action on Legislative Alerts
Once you receive a NSDPA Legislative Alert, follow these steps to take action:
Step 1: Read the Bill Summary – Understand how the legislation affects student privacy protections.
Step 2: Use NSDPA’s Action Guide – Follow the recommended steps for supporting, opposing, or requesting amendments.
Step 3: Contact Your Legislators – Call or email state or federal representatives using NSDPA’s advocacy letter templates.
Step 4: Submit Public Comments – Participate in public comment periods or testify at legislative hearings.
Step 5: Spread the Word – Share the Legislative Alert with parents, educators, and advocacy groups.
Examples of Successful Legislative Advocacy
NSDPA’s Legislative Action Network has played a key role in pushing for stronger student privacy laws. Recent wins include:
California EdTech Privacy Reforms: Parents and educators successfully lobbied for stronger vendor accountability rules.
New York Education Law §2-d Updates: Schools won greater control over third-party data-sharing agreements.
How to Sign Up for NSDPA Legislative Alerts
Stay informed and engaged by subscribing to NSDPA’s Legislative Action Network. Signing up gives you:
Real-time email and text alerts on important privacy bills.
Exclusive policy briefings and analysis from privacy experts.
Access to advocacy toolkits, call scripts, and letter templates.
Invitations to webinars and legislative strategy meetings.
Get Involved: Take Action on Student Privacy Laws
Student privacy protections depend on strong advocacy and legislative engagement. By staying informed and taking action, you can help shape policies that protect students, improve vendor accountability, and ensure transparency in data usage.
Sign Up for NSDPA Legislative Alerts Today! Join the movement to protect student data privacy by receiving action alerts, engaging with policymakers, and making your voice heard in upcoming legislative efforts.
Support Student Privacy Legislation – Ways to Help Advocate for Stronger Protections Through Petitions, Letter-Writing Campaigns, and Public Forums
As digital learning expands, schools, vendors, and policymakers must prioritize student data privacy protections. Legislative action is key to ensuring that student information remains secure, vendors are held accountable, and schools follow best practices for data governance. However, strong student privacy laws don’t happen without active advocacy from parents, educators, and privacy professionals.
The National Student Data Privacy Association (NSDPA) provides multiple ways for individuals and organizations to help support privacy-focused legislation, mobilize their communities, and push for meaningful policy change. Whether through petitions, letter-writing campaigns, or public forums, there are many ways to take action and make a difference.
How Supporting Student Privacy Legislation Makes a Difference
Legislators need to hear from the people most affected by student privacy policies—parents, teachers, school administrators, and technology directors. Your voice can help:
Ensure that privacy laws reflect the real challenges and needs of schools.
Push for vendor accountability and transparency in student data collection.
Prevent EdTech companies from monetizing student information or engaging in intrusive data tracking.
Secure funding for privacy training, cybersecurity upgrades, and school compliance initiatives.
Encourage state and federal agencies to enforce student privacy laws effectively.
Ways to Support Student Privacy Legislation
There are several effective ways to advocate for stronger student data privacy protections. NSDPA encourages supporters to take the following actions:
1. Sign & Share Petitions
Petitions help show policymakers that there is strong public demand for action.
Encourage friends, family, and colleagues to sign and share petitions on social media.
2. Participate in Letter-Writing Campaigns
Sending letters to state and federal legislators can influence how they vote on privacy bills.
Use NSDPA’s pre-written letter templates to send personalized messages to lawmakers.
Encourage school districts to submit formal statements supporting privacy legislation.
3. Attend & Speak at Public Forums
Join school board meetings and state legislative hearings to advocate for privacy protections.
Provide public testimony about the impact of weak privacy laws on students and families.
Encourage policymakers to hold public hearings on student data privacy concerns.
4. Engage on Social Media & Digital Advocacy
Use hashtags like #ProtectStudentData, #EdTechTransparency, and #StudentPrivacyNow to raise awareness.
Tag lawmakers, education officials, and advocacy groups in privacy-related posts.
Share NSDPA’s digital toolkits, privacy infographics, and legislative updates.
5. Organize Community Events & Town Halls
Host student privacy workshops for parents and educators.
Work with local advocacy groups to set up town halls with policymakers.
Invite privacy experts to speak at school board meetings about the importance of student data protections.
Key Privacy Bills That Need Support
NSDPA is actively supporting the following student privacy legislative initiatives:
FERPA Modernization Act (Federal): Seeks to update student privacy protections in the digital age.
COPPA 2.0 (Federal): Expands privacy protections for students aged 13-16 and strengthens vendor accountability.
Statewide DPAs (Multiple States): Pushes for standardized Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs) across school districts.
Vendor Privacy Disclosure Requirements (State-Level): Requires EdTech companies to publicly disclose their data-sharing policies.
Parental Opt-Out Rights (State-Level): Expands parental rights to control and delete their child’s data.
How to Get Involved with NSDPA’s Legislative Efforts
Joining NSDPA’s advocacy initiatives provides you with tools, resources, and support to engage in student privacy policy efforts. Here’s how to get started:
Sign Up for Legislative Alerts: Receive email notifications on upcoming privacy bills and public comment opportunities.
Download Advocacy Toolkits: Access pre-written letters, petition templates, and talking points for contacting legislators.
Join NSDPA’s Advocacy Working Groups: Collaborate with other parents, educators, and privacy advocates to push for legislative action.
Host or Attend a Student Privacy Event: Organize school board meetings, town halls, or webinars to educate the community.
Recent Advocacy Wins from NSDPA Supporters
Through grassroots advocacy and policy engagement, NSDPA members have helped secure key student privacy protections. Some notable wins include:
SOPPA Amendments (Illinois): Strengthened vendor transparency and parental notification laws.
SOPIPA Enhancements (California): Enforced stricter rules on student data monetization.
New York Education Law §2-d Revisions: Increased vendor compliance requirements and breach reporting rules.
Be a Voice for Stronger Student Privacy Protections
Every voice matters when it comes to protecting student data. By participating in petitions, letter-writing campaigns, and public forums, you can help shape privacy laws that hold vendors accountable, protect student information, and ensure transparency in education technology.
Take Action Today! Sign up for NSDPA’s legislative advocacy network, receive action alerts, and start supporting stronger student data privacy protections in your state and district.
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