This session empowers K-12 IT, practitioners and administrative leaders to overcome children's data privacy roadblocks. We'll provide concrete tactics for navigating COPPA, including its pivotal 2025 FTC updates on expanded PII, targeted advertising bans, and enhanced parental/teen rights. The presentation also covers federal student privacy (FERPA) and state-level statutes, emphasizing vendor contract requirements and security. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for implementing privacy-by-design, managing emerging tech risks (AI, EdTech), and auditing compliance, drawing on real-world enforcement to safeguard student data effectively.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand 2025 COPPA updates and their impact.
• Differentiate FERPA and state student privacy obligations.
• Identify privacy risks in emerging EdTech and AI.
• Implement practical data governance and vendor strategies.
• Apply lessons from recent enforcement actions.