Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
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FERPA
H 614 (pending 2025)
Voluntary state guidance framework; DESE guidelines for 2025-2026.
District Operations Leadership; DESE AI Task Force; Office of Educational Technology (EdTech) within DESE.
Districts urged to establish AI disclosure expectations; minimize use of AI detection tools.
Massachusetts Guidance for AI in K-12 Education (2025-2026); emphasizes academic integrity and AI literacy; addresses "digital design divide"; advises against AI detection tools.
Need help with custom terms or Exhibit H? The TEC Student Data Privacy Alliance handles DPA negotiation for MA districts.
ABYA covers standard agreements. TEC covers custom terms and negotiation. Different tools for different needs.
Contact TEC →Every state has a public records law, the Massachusetts equivalent of a FOIA request. Parents, educators, and advocates can use these laws to request records about software agreements, data-sharing practices, and AI tool approvals.
Records access is privacy in action. Knowing what agreements exist, and being able to verify them, is the first step in holding districts accountable.
Visit Massachusetts Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) →Search vendor and product DPAs by company, product, or district from the SDPC registry.
Districts that go from single-digit to 90%+ compliance do it by building the right infrastructure: standardized DPAs, a public registry, and clear governance frameworks. We can help your state do the same.
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