Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Student data privacy laws, contacts, and resources for Washington. See Utah for a complete district-by-district guide.
FERPA, COPPA, CIPA
RCW 28A.604 / SB 5419
Student user privacy in education.
Regular review of LEA policies; vetting of AI tools for DPA verification and encryption; use of an AI Matrix (5-step scaffolding scale).
Human-Centered AI Guidance for K–12 Public Schools (2024); promotes "Human-AI-Human" (H-AI-H) approach; created statewide AI task force.
Every state has a public records law — the Washington 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 Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) →Utah went from 8% to 92% compliance across 150+ LEAs 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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