K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021

The K-12 Cybersecurity Act of 2021 directs the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to study the specific digital threats facing elementary and secondary schools, such as ransomware attacks and data breaches of sensitive student records. Based on these findings, the agency is required to develop voluntary cybersecurity guidelines and a specialized online toolkit to help school districts better protect their information systems. For students, parents, and educators, this law aims to improve the security of personal data and reduce classroom disruptions caused by cyberattacks by providing schools with professional resources tailored to their unique technical needs.