FERPA & CIPA Compliance Checklist for Maryland Schools
22 items covering student data protection, content filtering, and access controls — everything an accreditation body or E-Rate auditor will look for. Free PDF, delivered to your inbox.
What’s InsideThis checklist covers the FERPA, CIPA, and E-Rate compliance items that trigger findings in accreditation reviews and audit inquiries — organized so your administrator can work through it without an IT background. FERPA — Student Records Written data management policy in place · Annual parent notification of FERPA rights completed · Records request procedure documented · No student PII transmitted via personal email accounts · Student information system access limited to current staff only CIPA — Content Filtering CIPA-compliant filtering active on all student-facing devices · Filtering generates audit logs and on-demand reports · Technology protection measures documented for E-Rate application · Internet safety policy adopted and on file Access Controls Staff offboarding procedure revokes access same day of departure · Role-based access to student information systems · Device management controls installed on all school-issued devices · Remote wipe capability on devices containing student data Incident Response Written incident response procedure covering data breaches · Staff trained on what constitutes a reportable incident · Contact information for Maryland data breach notification on file E-Rate Documentation Technology plan current and on file · Competitive bidding documentation retained for required period · CIPA certification completed for current funding year · Form 479 submitted and retained The full checklist includes 22 items with yes/no checkboxes and a gap notes column — designed for your annual compliance review and formatted for easy sharing with your board. | Get the Free ChecklistEnter your details and we’ll send the PDF to your inbox immediately.
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