Student data privacy laws, contacts, and resources for Maine. Browse all states for more complete ecosystem guides.
FERPA, COPPA
Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 20-A, § 951-953
SEA acts as state agent for SDPC; cybersecurity guidance aligned with NIST/ISO.
Director of Education Data; Tech Infrastructure Specialist; Data Quality Trainer.
SEA acts as state agent for SDPC; provides cybersecurity guidance aligned with NIST/ISO.
DPA template available (e.g. NDPA or state-specific).
LD 1727 (chatbots legislation); state team focuses on AI and digital equity collaboration through SDPC. DOE "Keep the Human in AI" toolkit; advises against AI detection tools.
Need help with custom terms or Exhibit H? The TEC Student Data Privacy Alliance handles DPA negotiation for ME 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 Maine 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.
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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