The purpose of this guidance is to summarize the current state and federal laws, regulations, and best practices for protecting and sharing personally identifiable information of students and families among Georgia LEAs, DJJ, DHS, DFCS, and DoDEA, including interactions with law enforcement and judicial entities.
Additionally, this guidance provides local school systems and law enforcement officials with proposed terms and conditions that address how student records, student data, and student personally identifiable information may be shared.
Guidance on Student Information and Privacy
Date Published: Dec 18, 2025
Intended Audience: Counseling Staff, Data Collections Staff, District Leaders, Mental Health and Wellbeing Specialists, MTSS Coordinators, PBIS Coordinators, RESA Staff, School Leaders, School Safety Staff, Social Workers, Special Student Services Staff, Technology
Primary Contact: Mark Muma
Secondary Contact: Nicholas Handville
DOE Office: Technology Services, Whole Child Supports
Topics: Data Collections, GaMTSS, Policy/Legal, SLDS, Special Student Services, Technology, Whole Child Supports
Document Type: Guidance
Government Level: State
Document URL: https://url.gadoe.org/vkbst
Authority Code: O.C.G.A. §§ 20-2-663 and 20-2-1183