SCHOOLS: Allows parents to voluntarily sign a limited waiver of student privacy rights in order to streamline and expedite tuition payments for LA Gator students who are enrolled full time in BESE approved nonpublic schools. (gov sig) (OR INCREASE GF EX See Note)

SB 394 modifies Louisiana's LA GATOR Scholarship Program to allow parents of full-time students enrolled in BESE-approved nonpublic schools to voluntarily sign a limited privacy waiver. This waiver permits the state to share specific student information (like name, birth date, and enrollment status) with the scholarship program manager and school, enabling faster tuition payments to avoid disruptions in student attendance or reserved spots. The waiver is strictly limited in scope - only for tuition payment processing - and does not override all privacy rights; parents can revoke consent in writing at any time. The bill also mandates data security safeguards for protected information and requires a clear, standardized consent form explaining what data is shared and why.