What is SOPPA?
The Student Online Personal Protection Act, or SOPPA, is the student data privacy law that regulates students' covered information by schools, the Illinois State Board of Education, and education technology vendors.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a new version of SOPPA on August 23, 2019 that gives parents greater control over their student’s covered information. The new law outlines specific rights conveyed to parents and adds a requirement to notify the public of breaches of covered information.
SOPPA also requires Illinois school districts to provide additional guarantees that student covered information is protected when collected by EdTech vendors. The law is effective on July 1, 2021.
What SOPPA Means For You
The Student Online Personal Protection Act means changes for parents, principals and Chicago Public Schools. Explore your updated rights, vendor agreements and more information about student data collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about what the Student Online Personal Protection Act means for CPS students, parents, teachers and principals.
