S. 3063: LIFE with AI Act
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy
Republican · LA
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Oct 28, 2025
Read twice and Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. for review
Why it matters
The LIFE with AI Act would give parents new power to see, control and block how schools and ed-tech firms use their kids’ data, reshaping the guardrails for AI-driven learning tools in classrooms nationwide.
The Learning Innovation and Family Empowerment (LIFE) with AI Act establishes a parent-centered framework for student data privacy and AI use in K-12 education. Sponsored by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate HELP Committee, the bill strengthens FERPA protections, mandates transparent data-sharing policies, creates formal opt-out mechanisms for families, and sets guidelines for responsible AI integration in personalized learning.
What does S. 3063 do?
FERPA Strengthening
Reinforces student data protections and parental authority under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Mandatory Data Transparency
Requires schools to clearly communicate data-sharing policies to parents and expand categories of accessible information
Opt-Out Mechanisms
Establishes formal opt-out procedures allowing families to prevent disclosure of student information
AI Oversight Framework
Creates parent-centered oversight for AI implementation in K-12 personalized learning environments
Responsible AI Guidelines
Promotes discretionary and responsible use of artificial intelligence in educational settings
Who benefits from S. 3063?
Parents
Gain greater control over educational decisions and data sharing affecting their children
Students
Receive enhanced privacy protections for their educational data
Schools
Gain clear federal guidance for responsible AI integration in classrooms
Privacy Advocates
See strengthened federal standards for student data protection
Who is affected by S. 3063?
K-12 Schools
Must implement new data transparency requirements and opt-out mechanisms
EdTech Companies
Face stricter requirements around student data collection and AI tool deployment
School Administrators
Required to communicate data policies clearly and establish AI oversight procedures
S. 3063 Common Questions
Can parents opt out of school directory information online in less than 5 minutes?
Yes. Under the LIFE with AI Act (Section 4), schools must offer a legible, accessible opt-out form that takes no longer than 5 minutes and is available year-round online across multiple digital devices.
Can schools use student photos to train facial recognition AI without parent permission?
No. Under the LIFE with AI Act (Section 5), student photos cannot be used to train facial recognition AI without prior parental consent.
Does the LIFE with AI Act require schools to post ed-tech contracts before signing them?
Yes. According to S3063 Section 7, contracts involving education records or personal data must be made public for at least 2 weeks before execution.
Which companies can end up on the Education Department's non-compliant ed-tech list for 5 years?
Third parties that fail the bill's privacy requirements can be listed for 5 years unless they remediate, under the LIFE with AI Act (Section 7). The Secretary must also create a machine-readable public list.
What are the requirements for a school to earn the Golden Seal of Excellence in Student Data Privacy?
Under the LIFE with AI Act (Section 3), a school or district must have no FERPA violations in the prior 5 years, use instant verification technology for at least 1 academic year, and have a process for meetings if most parents or students deny consent.
How long does the Golden Seal of Excellence in Student Data Privacy last?
It lasts 5 years and can be renewed if the recipient again meets the requirements in the fifth year, under the LIFE with AI Act (Section 3).
Does the bill ban schools from using yearbook companies that sell student data?
Yes. Under the LIFE with AI Act (Section 5), schools cannot do business with yearbook companies that sell data collected during yearbook creation.
What counts as an education record under the LIFE with AI Act?
According to S3063 Section 6, education records include data on academic performance, attendance, health, and discipline kept by a school or by an entity acting on the school's behalf.
What AI topics would teachers be trained on under the LIFE with AI Act?
Under the LIFE with AI Act (Section 9), federal guidance would cover AI for personalized learning, copyright piracy, and improper student use of AI.
Can ed-tech companies get a safe harbor defense under the LIFE with AI Act?
Yes. Under the LIFE with AI Act (Section 8), participation in an approved voluntary safe harbor program is an affirmative defense to alleged violations of covered requirements.
Based on S. 3063 bill text
S3063 Legislative Journey
Committee Action
Oct 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
About the Sponsor
Bill Cassidy
Republican, LA · 17 years in Congress
Committees: Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Veterans' Affairs, Finance
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Committee Sponsors
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
0 of 23 committee members cosponsored
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What laws does S. 3063 change?
2 changes
Sections Amended
Section 444 of General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g; commonly referred to as the ``Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974'')
adding at the end the following: ``(k) Facial Recognition Technology
Section 444(a) of General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g(a)(4)(A); commonly referred to as the ``Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974'')
read as follows: ``(4)(A) For purposes of this section, the term `education records' means, except as may be provided otherwise in subparagraph (B), any data or materials which-- ``(i) contain information related to a student, including data related to academic performance, attendance, health, and discipline; and ``(ii) are maintained by an educational agency or institution or by an entity acting for or in coordination with such agency or institution
S. 3063 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
- Chamber
- Senate
- Policy
- Education
- Introduced
- Oct 28, 2025
Read twice and Referred to Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. for review
Oct 28, 2025
Constituent Resources
S. 3063 Bill Text
“To improve student privacy, parental choice, and personalized learning innovation in education.”
Source: U.S. Government Publishing Office
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