Texas's K-12 Tailored Cyber Risk Solution

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Texas school districts rely on technology just like any business—but with fewer resources and higher stakes. Between limited staff, growing cybersecurity threats, and strict rules like FERPA, CIPA, COPPA, CJIS and Texas’s own requirements (e.g. TEC 11.175, Gov’t Code §2054.519, TEC 37.108 etc.), the pressure is nonstop. That’s why we built a smarter, simpler way to help Texas districts stay secure and compliant—without the stress or the high price tag. Peace of mind is now practical. Get the tools, guidance, and protection your schools need, all in one easy-to-use platform.

Only 2% of School Districts We Engage With Are Compliant With Federal and State Cyber Requirements

Texas's students and staff deserve uncompromised and sustainable cybersecurity

Laws & Regulations

Federal

FERPA (34 CFR Part 99)
Confidentiality of education records; annual notices; access controls; disclosure logs; staff training

PPRA (20 U.S.C. §1232h)
Notice/consent for certain surveys, marketing, or sensitive data collection

IDEA Part B (34 CFR §§300.610–.627)
Notice/consent for certain surveys, marketing, or sensitive data collection

CIPA (47 U.S.C. §254)
Internet safety policy; content filtering & monitoring; online safety/cyberbullying education

HIPAA/FERPA guidance
Treat school health records under FERPA; define exceptions

FBI CJIS Security Policy
Technical, physical, and personnel controls; audits; training for districts with police presence

State

TEC §11.175 School Cybersecurity – Adopt district cybersecurity policy; designate a Cybersecurity Coordinator; report qualifying cyber attacks/cybersecurity incidents to TEA/DIR; notify parents when reportable breach occurs.

Gov’t Code §2054.519 (HB 3834) DIR‑Certified Cybersecurity Training – Ensure annual completion of DIR‑certified cybersecurity training. For school districts, the Cybersecurity Coordinator must complete annually; districts may require additional staff as determined locally.

Business & Commerce Code §521.053 Data Breach Notification – Notify affected residents without unreasonable delay and no later than 60 days; if ≥250 residents, notify the Attorney General electronically as soon as practicable and no later than 30 days.

TEC §37.108 Multihazard Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) & Safety/Security Audits – Adopt & implement district EOP (including the Cybersecurity Annex); conduct safety & security audits; report audit results to TxSSC; follow TEA guidelines (HB 3 updates) incl. provisions for individuals with disabilities.

TEC §37.115 Safe & Supportive School Program (Threat Assessment Teams) – Establish campus teams; adopt policy & workflow; train members; conduct/document behavioral threat assessments; provide required reports.

TEC §32.151–.156 Student Information (Operator restrictions) – Ensure ed‑tech operators (by contract) prohibit targeted ads/sale/profiling, limit disclosure, implement reasonable security, and support deletion on request; manage allowed uses & disclosures.

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