Understanding SB 29: What Louisville City Schools Parents Need to Know About Student Data Privacy
A new Ohio law, Senate Bill 29 (SB 29), was recently passed to strengthen student data privacy protections in schools. As a parent, it’s important to understand what this bill means and how it may affect the forms you see during the school year.
What is SB 29?
SB 29 is a data privacy law that sets clearer guidelines on how schools collect, use, and share student data. Its goal is to give families greater transparency and control over their children’s personal information.
Under this law, schools must:
- Provide more information about what student data is collected.
- Explain how data will be used and stored.
- Notify families about any third-party platforms or services that access student data.
- Obtain appropriate parental consent where required.
Our Commitment to Online Safety
Here at Louisville City Schools, we take online safety seriously. To help protect students while they’re online, we use a combination of tools and safeguards, including:
- County-level content filters to block inappropriate or harmful websites.
- In-house Securly web filtering to monitor and manage student internet activity on school devices.
- The Securly Home app, which gives parents additional control and visibility into their child’s Chromebook use at home.
What This Means for You
As part of implementing SB 29, you may see new forms in Final Forms, our platform for managing school documents and permissions. These forms may include updated privacy notices and requests for your consent regarding how your child’s data is used and shared.
We encourage you to log in to Final Forms and review any new or updated documents carefully. Signing these forms helps ensure your child can participate in school activities while their information remains protected.
If you have any questions about SB 29, the new forms, or how your child's data is managed, please contact your school office or administrator.
