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Student Online Personal Protection Act

We are committed to protecting the information security of CPS students in accordance with the Student Online Personal Protection Act.

What is SOPPA?

The Student Online Personal Protection Act, or SOPPA, is the student data privacy law that regulates students' covered information by schools, the Illinois State Board of Education, and education technology vendors.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law a new version of SOPPA on August 23, 2019 that gives parents greater control over their student’s covered information. The new law outlines specific rights conveyed to parents and adds a requirement to notify the public of breaches of covered information.

SOPPA also requires Illinois school districts to provide additional guarantees that student covered information is protected when collected by EdTech vendors. The law is effective on July 1, 2021.

What SOPPA Means For You

The Student Online Personal Protection Act means changes for parents, principals and Chicago Public Schools. Explore your updated rights, vendor agreements and more information about student data collection.

Read the Policy

Learn about how CPS will comply with its SOPPA responsibilities.

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Read the Guidelines

Learn about how CPS is implementing its SOPPA policy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about what the Student Online Personal Protection Act means for CPS students, parents, teachers and principals.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about the Student Online Personal Protection Act, please contact privacyoffice@cps.edu.