COPPA & FERPA Compliance Guide

For K-12 schools, universities, and commercial websites directing content to children, accessibility is about providing an equitable learning environment while maintaining iron-clad privacy.

Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA)

COPPA is a US law that requires websites to obtain parental consent before collecting personal information from children under 13.

1. Zero-Collection Architecture

Sienna is safe for COPPA-directed websites because it never collects personal information.

• No Registration: Children don’t need an account to use the accessibility tools.
• No Tracking: We don’t use cookies or pixels that track a child’s browsing behavior or identity.

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

FERPA is a US Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.

1. Zero-Student Data

Sienna is inherently FERPA-compliant because it never touches student records.

• No Integrations: We don’t integrate with Student Information Systems (SIS) or Learning Management Systems (LMS) to collect data.
• Client-Side Only: The widget runs entirely within the student’s browser. We don’t have access to their grades, history, or identifying data.

2. Equitable Learning Environments

Accessibility is the first step in ensuring a student can actually use your LMS or find your school’s information. Sienna addresses:

• Reading and Comprehension Support: Font resizing and contrast toggles (essential for students with dyslexia or vision impairments).
• Cognitive Support: Simplified font choices and motion suppression for students with neurological or focus challenges (ADHD, autism).
• Screen Reader for Learning: Our screen reader tool helps students with vision loss hear your content without needing a teacher’s assistance.

Implementation for Schools

• LMS Integration: Inject the Sienna script into your Canvas, Moodle, or Google Classroom homepage for immediate student support.
• Accessibility Statement: Publish a Student-focused Accessibility Statement to document your site’s compliance efforts.

Final Note

When you use Sienna, you’re not just adding an accessibility tool—you’re adding a Privacy-First Protection Layer between your students and its users.