Directory information opt-out simplification

(a) In General Section 444(a)(5) of the General Education Provisions Act (20 U.S.C. 1232g(a)(5); commonly referred to as the ‘Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974’) is amended by striking subparagraph (B) and inserting the following: (B) No funds shall be made available under any applicable program to any educational agency or institution that makes public directory information or allows access to directory information, unless such agency or institution meets each of the following requirements: (i) Provides legible, accessible public notice, including notice online on the agency or institution’s website, of— (I) the categories of information that it has designated as directory information with respect to each student attending the institution or agency; (II) the rights of parents to opt-out of allowing the release of some or all of the student's directory information; and (III) the form necessary for such opt-out, which shall be easily legible and not take longer than 5 minutes for the average adult to complete. (ii) Allow a reasonable period after such notice has been given for a parent to complete the form described in clause (i)(III). (iii) Ensure that the opt-out form described in clause (i)(III) shall be accessible year-round and available on multiple digital devices, including mobile phones.. (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act.