Latest Action · Oct 28, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Bill Progress
Senate GOP bill rewrites student data rules for AI era
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 This Bill Does
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
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's Affected
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
Recent Actions
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced in Senate
What Changes in the Law
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
Committees (1)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
Senate · Standing
Referred To · Oct 28, 2025
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