student directory information; disclosures; exemptions

HB 2193 amends Arizona law to strengthen student privacy protections around directory information. It requires schools to notify parents and eligible students (18+ or emancipated) about what information is considered "directory information" and gives them the right to opt out of sharing specific details like address, phone, or email. Schools must obtain written consent for sharing these details or allow disclosure only if the student hasn’t opted out and the sharing is for educational purposes (e.g., to other students, parents, or school-affiliated nonprofits). The bill also mandates separate forms for students to authorize transcript releases to colleges, military recruiters, or both, and ensures schools comply with federal student privacy law (FERPA). This directly affects students, parents, schools, and organizations like military recruiters seeking student contact information.