Is our student data encrypted and compliant with 2026 privacy regulations (FERPA/SOPA)?

▤ Summary

K-12 transportation leaders now must treat student data security as a core responsibility and meet stricter 2026 standards under FERPA and state SOPA laws. The article explains required encryption practices — at rest, in transit, and during migration — and stresses secure integrations with student information systems like PowerSchool. BusBoss positions its routing and tracking software as updated to meet these regulations and offers automated, encrypted integrations to reduce manual risk. It provides a five-point compliance checklist (vendor DPAs, access controls, encryption verification, incident response, and data minimization) to help districts get audit-ready and protect student safety.

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