The Children' Internet Protection Act
CIPA is a federal law that was created in 2000. It was to regulate the content that student's could access on the internet on computer's in schools and libraries. In order for schools or libraries to receive special E-rate funding they must first comply with guidelines outlined in CIPA. Due to CIPA their must be a Internet Safety policy and blocking and filtering of websites that are considered unsafe for students.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
COPPA was enacted in 1998. It states that you must obtain parent permission before collecting any personal information online. This law only obtains to students under the age of 13. If you collect information from children under 13 you are not allowed to give this information to third parties. Once you are finished with the child's personal information you must properly dispose of it by deleting it.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FERPA is a federal law created in 1974. It was created to protect student's educational records. This law requires school systems and educators to keep private both academic and disciplinary information. This is why schools need written permission from a parent or child over 18 years old to release any information about a student.