| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive |
Relating to cybersecurity and privacy regarding distance learning in public schools.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
HB 3743 would require school districts that contract with an outside provider (for the provision of web services to facilitate distance learning) to maintain a contractual agreement with the provider that
ensures an industry-standard base level of cybersecurity
and privacy protection for students and educators. Additionally, a school district would be prohibited from retaining a recording of distance
learning instruction for more than 30 days after the date the
recording is made, except to comply with recording and retention
laws applicable to students enrolled in special education programs
Texas Action supports HB 3743 on the principle of individual liberty. Ensuring that web service contracts provide for standard-level privacy protection helps keep students and communities safe from harmful content.