Dept. of Education
Student data privacy laws, contacts, and resources for West Virginia. See Utah for a complete district-by-district guide.
FERPA
WV Code § 18-2-5h; HB 4261; HB 4316
Data Governance Manager (HB 4316).
Data Governance Manager (HB 4316).
Prohibits sale of student data; parental opt-out for sharing.
WVDE guidance emphasizing computational thinking.
Every state has a public records law — the West Virginia 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.
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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