HB5495

Creating certain requirements and accountability procedures regarding a student’s use of software in a public school.

Introduced·2/13/26
Intr Text

Establishes requirements for software used in West Virginia public schools, including a statewide digital privacy agreement and academic.

West Virginia HB5495 mandates the State Board of Education to create a statewide digital privacy agreement governing student use of software and digital services in public schools. The agreement must comply with West Virginia Department of Education policy on Data Privacy and Security, including data minimization, prohibitions on targeted advertising, and security safeguards. The bill requires vendors to execute the agreement and procure independent verification of software academic effectiveness.

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History

Feb 13

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 13

House

To Education

Feb 13

House

Introduced in House