Board discusses data-privacy concerns and WASFA security; WASAC outlines vendor change and automatic-qualification pilot
Board members raised immigrant-community privacy concerns; WASAC responded that FERPA protections apply, reported contracting Concourse for a simplified WASFA starting 2027-28, and said an automatic-qualification pilot using SNAP data was tested and will expand pending interagency agreements.
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During Q&A, board members raised privacy and equity concerns about encouraging FAFSA completion among communities with immigration-related fears. Reuben Flores said a recent personal incident involving his daughter heightened concern among families about data exposure and enforcement actions.
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