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Senate adopts amendment requiring parental notice, opt‑out for certain student surveys
Summary
Senators adopted AM 803 to LB428 to require schools to notify parents at least 15 days before surveys on sensitive topics are given to students and to allow opt‑out; anonymous public‑health surveys such as vaping or substance use were exempted.
The Legislature adopted an amendment to Legislative Bill 428 that requires schools to notify parents before certain surveys asking students about sensitive personal topics and gives parents an opportunity to opt their child out.
Sponsor and amendment: Senator Merman introduced AM 8 0 3 to clarify that schools must notify parents at least 15 days before a survey covering sensitive topics is administered to minors and must provide information about who is conducting the survey, how the data will be used and how it will be protected. Merman said the change aligns the bill with the federal Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment…
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