HB1757

House Bill 1757, the 'Student Data Vendor Security Act,' establishes regulatory requirements for third-party vendors that provide services to Arkansas public education entities. It defines 'school service contract providers' and 'school service on-demand providers' and mandates that local education agencies ensure these vendors safeguard student personally identifiable information. The bill requires school districts to maintain and update lists of vendors they contract with, which must be provided to parents upon request. It dictates that contracts must include specific security provisions and outlines procedures for addressing material breaches of data privacy. Additionally, the bill mandates that vendors provide clear, understandable explanations regarding what data they collect, how they use it, and why it is collected. Finally, it prohibits certain uses of student data and requires parental consent for uses materially inconsistent with the original purpose.