Compliance with Education, Privacy, & Accessibility Standards

CareerStart is designed to operate inside public education and workforce environments and aligns with widely recognized federal standards for privacy, data protection, and accessibility.

FERPA Alignment (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

CareerStart supports FERPA-aligned data practices for K-12 and postsecondary environments by:

  • Limiting access to education records based on role and authorization

  • Allowing districts and schools to control visibility of student information

  • Supporting parental and institutional oversight where required

  • Using student data only for legitimate educational and workforce purposes

CareerStart does not disclose education records without appropriate permissions or authorization.

COPPA Alignment (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act)

For users under the age of 13, CareerStart supports COPPA-aligned safeguards, including:

  • Restricted account functionality for younger users

  • Institutional or parental consent pathways when required

  • Limited data collection to what is necessary for participation

  • No behavioral advertising or third-party data monetization

CareerStart does not collect unnecessary personal information from children.

CIPA Alignment (Children’s Internet Protection Act)

CareerStart is designed for use in school-managed and district-managed environments and supports CIPA-aligned practices, including:

  • Platform use for educational and workforce-related purposes only

  • No external advertising content

  • No open or unmoderated public interaction

  • Compatibility with district network filtering and monitoring policies

CareerStart does not introduce unfiltered or inappropriate content into school systems.

ADA & Accessibility Commitment (Americans with Disabilities Act)

CareerStart is committed to accessible design and inclusive participation for individuals with disabilities.

The platform is built to:

  • Support accessible navigation and interaction

  • Accommodate assistive technologies where applicable

  • Provide equitable access to information and opportunities

  • Align with recognized accessibility best practices

Accessibility is treated as a core design requirement — not an add-on.

Responsible Implementation

CareerStart works collaboratively with:

  • School districts

  • Counties and states

  • Legal and compliance teams

  • Accessibility and special population stakeholders

to ensure implementations align with local policies, state requirements, and community needs.

Important Note

CareerStart is a platform provider, not a legal authority.


Final compliance responsibilities remain with implementing organizations based on their policies, configurations, and use cases.

CareerStart is designed to support — not hinder — compliance efforts.