COPPA
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How to Run a Consent Form Compliance Audit Before the New School Year
A step-by-step guide for administrators on auditing every consent form and permission slip before the 2026-2027 school year. Inventory forms, check against current law, identify gaps, and establish a review cycle.
Parent Consent Forms for Student Data Sharing with EdTech Vendors
With COPPA 2026 now in effect and districts averaging 2,982 edtech tools, here is what triggers the consent requirement, what the form must include, and how to collect signatures efficiently.
COPPA 2026 Is Here: How Schools Can Collect AI Training Data Consent This Week
The amended COPPA rule took effect April 22, 2026. If your school uses AI-powered edtech tools with students under 13, here is how to identify which tools are affected, draft a compliant consent form, and collect parent signatures quickly.
School Library and Research Database Consent Forms: What Librarians Need
The updated COPPA rule takes effect April 22, 2026. School librarians need consent forms for research database access, ebook platforms, interlibrary loans, and digital literacy programs. Here is what each form must include.
How to Create a COPPA Consent Form for Classroom Apps and Digital Tools
With the updated COPPA rule effective April 22, 2026, teachers need properly documented parental consent before students use classroom apps. This guide covers exactly what to include, how to word it, and how to collect signatures.