Protecting Student Privacy in Wisconsin

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With limited exceptions, student information maintained by a public schools is considered confidential. Federal and state law protect the privacy of student data.

Wisconsin Public Records Law
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Special Education and Privacy
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (34 CFR 300.127 and 300.560-300.576)
- Special Education - Pupil Records
Eligibility for Free and Reduced Price Meals and Privacy
- Limited Disclosure of Children's Free and Reduced Price Meal Eligibility
- Reissuance of Policy on Limited Disclosure of Children's Eligibility Information to Title I and the National Assessment of Educational Progress
Publications on Privacy and Student Records
- Protecting the Privacy of Student Records - Guidelines for Education Agencies (by NCES and NFES)
- Forum Guide to Protecting the Privacy of Student Information - State and Local Education Agencies (by NFES)
- Forum Guide to the Privacy of Student Information - A Resource for Schools (by NFES)
- Student Records and Confidentiality (By WI DPI, a guide for local education agencies)
- Sharing Information Across Systems (By WI DPI)
How will student privacy be protected under the Individual Student Enrollment System?
- Individual Student Enrollment System User Agreement
Frequently Asked Questions about the WSLS No-Release Indicator
Using the Wisconsin Web Access Management System (WAMS) As a Tool to Protect Student Privacy
Why are data for some student groups not publicly reported?
Laws relating to pupil identification numbers: s.118.169, Stats., Overview of Privacy Act of 1974

Submit questions, comments, and suggestions about the WSLS or ISES to dpistats@dpi.wi.gov or call 800-507-5744.

Last updated on 11/13/2008 7:23:17 AM