Student personal information.

1. **ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY:** AB1159 updates California's laws on the handling of student personal information, enhancing privacy protections for students. 2. **KEY REQUIREMENTS:** - Implement measures to protect the personal information of students. - Ensure transparency about how student data is collected, used, and shared. - Provide parents and guardians with the ability to access and delete their children's personal information. 3. **DEADLINES:** - Effective Date: January 1, 2024. - Compliance Deadline: Businesses must be compliant with the new requirements by the effective date. 4. **PENALTIES:** - Violations can result in fines up to $2,500 per violation. - Enforcement will be carried out by the California Attorney General. 5. **SMB IMPACT:** Small businesses that handle student data will need to update their privacy policies and procedures to comply with the new law, which may require additional resources and training. This could increase operational costs but is essential to avoid penalties.