The bill amends Chapter 66 of the General Laws by adding a new section that protects the privacy of student information at public colleges and universities. Specifically, it states that these institutions are not required to produce records classified as education records under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), including those designated as directory information. This provision aims to enhance the confidentiality of student records and limit the circumstances under which such information can be disclosed.

However, the bill clarifies that this protection does not extend to requests made by federal, state, or municipal agencies, meaning that these entities can still access the education records if necessary. This balance seeks to safeguard student privacy while allowing for compliance with legal requests from government bodies.