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District explains proposed COPPA handbook revisions, says SDPAs prevent targeted advertising

Standing Committee on Operations and Governance (Worcester School Committee) · March 30, 2026
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District officials proposed updating the student handbook COPPA language to reflect current practice, said FTC guidance allows districts to act as a parent's agent for educational apps, and noted student data privacy agreements prohibit vendors from using or selling student data for targeted advertising.

District staff explained proposed edits to the student handbook's COPPA section at the operations and governance subcommittee meeting on March 30, saying the changes are intended to reflect current practice and to make paperwork and notices easier for parents to use.

Dr. Andre, introduced by the administration as Director of Research and Accountability, told the committee that the Federal Trade…

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