[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 1549]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 369--AFFIRMING THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDENT DATA PRIVACY 
                  AND RECOGNIZING DIGITAL LEARNING DAY

  Mr. DAINES (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 369

       Whereas, on February 17, 2016, Digital Learning Day is 
     recognized;
       Whereas laws must sufficiently protect the personal 
     information of students as data becomes a form of currency;
       Whereas, without sufficient safeguards, student information 
     could end up in the hands of criminals or other bad actors 
     around the world;
       Whereas Digital Learning Day highlights the many ways in 
     which technology can enhance the classroom experience;
       Whereas teachers and schools use technology and digital 
     information in innovative ways that benefit students;
       Whereas schools use electronic records to update student 
     information and transfer electronic records from one school 
     to another school; and
       Whereas it is important to maintain student privacy and 
     ensure the data is stored safely and securely: Now, 
     therefore, be it
         Resolved by the Senate, That Congress recognizes--
         (1) the benefits of digital learning and the importance 
     of student privacy; and
         (2) that policies should safeguard student data and 
     encourage innovative educational technologies.

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