The Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a federal law that regulates the online collection of personal information from children under the age of 13. The law generally requires website operators to provide parental notification and obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from these students. However, COPPA also authorizes school districts to provide this consent when the collection of information is for the use and benefit of the school and for no other commercial purpose. Parents can obtain more information regarding COPPA via the Federal Trade Commission website at www.ftc.gov.

Azle ISD recommends and/or manages certain web-based applications that have been vetted for appropriateness, compliance with federal privacy laws (FERPA), and educational value to enhance the learning experience of students. In compliance with COPPA, Azle ISD manages student accounts and logins for these resources. Managing these accounts may require the disclosure of certain basic information about students such as name and school name. These may include tools such as ClassLink, Google Workspace, Canvas, and others.