Austin ISD Technology Policy

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AISD is invested in using technology to support AISD staff, enhance student learning, and improve learning outcomes. Acknowledgement and adherence to technology-related policies help protect our community when working online.

Our Responsible Use Policy

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Students

PreK-5 Students Responsible Use Policy (English) PreK-5 Students Responsible Use Policy (Spanish) 6-12 Students Responsible Use Policy (English) 6-12 Students Responsible Use Policy (Spanish)
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Staff

Staff Responsible Use Policy (English) Staff Responsible Use Policy (Spanish)
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Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Responsible Use Policy

Federal and State Law

  • The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects personally identifiable information (PII) from students’ education records from unauthorized disclosure.
  • The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a federal law that places parents in control over what information is collected from their young children online. It imposes rules for websites and online resources to protect children under age 13 while accounting for the dynamic nature of the internet.
  • The Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) is a federal law that requires libraries and school districts to put safety measures in place for student protection while they use the internet. It requires monitoring of online activity as well as educating minors about appropriate online behavior, including cyber-bullying awareness and response.
  • The Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act (SCOPE) is a state law that protects students from excessive data collection or materials that are considered harmful to minors. The district considers parents as partners in cybersecurity and online safety.

Austin ISD Board Policy

  • The Cybersecurity (CQB) policy is a board policy that protects the district against cybersecurity attacks.