Comsewogue School District

• What do we mean by Student Data?
• NYSED Fact Sheet for Parents
• NYSED How to Report an Improper Disclosure
• A Parent’s Guide to Student Data Privacy (FERPA/SHERPA)
• Protecting Student Privacy 101
• Comsewogue Parent Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security
• NYSED Parent Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security
• Inventory of Data Elements Collected by NYSED
• NYSED Parent Dashboard (New November 2020)

The Comsewogue School District oversees a wide range of information about students. The district manages personally identifiable information (PII) about students in accordance with the federal laws known as FERPA and COPPA. More information regarding federal and state laws, district policies and guidelines that address technology use and student data privacy are listed below.

• NYSED Memo Regarding Data Security and Privacy (October 28, 2020)
• NYSED Data Security and Privacy Policy
• EdLaw 2D – Education Law § 2-D went into effect in April 2014. The focus of the statute was to foster privacy and security of personally identifiable information (PII) of students and certain PII related to classroom teachers and principals.
• Part 121 Amendment to Ed Law 2D – Although the proposed regulations largely restate the requirements of Education Law § 2-d, there are new elements, including the adoption by the New York State Education Department of a data security and privacy standard, as was required by the statute. The Department will adopt the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Version 1.1 (CSF or Framework).

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
• Children's Internet Protection Act
• Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment
• Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act

All Board Policies can be accessed through BoardDocs. The following policies pertain to Student Data and Security, but are not limited to:

• Policy 4509 - Technology Acceptable Use Policy
• Policy 4510 - Computer Resources Acceptable Use Policy
• Policy 4511R - Computer Use in Instruction Regulation
• Policy 4512 - Internet Safety
• Policy 7240 - Student Records Regulation
• Policy 8371 - Information and Data Privacy, Security Breach and Notification
• Policy 8372R - Information and Data Privacy, Security Breach and Notification Regulation

• Contract for Consultant Services 2023-2024

Public Portal for Data Privacy Agreements
Comsewogue School District has listed the status of the following third party vendors at the link below. In the event that Comsewogue has a contract with ESBOCES, they manage and maintain the third party vendor contract and hold the vendor accountable for data privacy.

ClassLink Public Portal for Status of Data Privacy Agreements.

• National Center for Educational Services - Privacy Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
• K-12 Cybersecurity Resource Center
• K-12 Privacy and Security Blueprint
• The National School Board Association
• Student Data Privacy Pledge
• NYSED Legal Notices and Resources