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What Parents Should Know About the Naviance-Related Class‑Action Lawsuit

Although the case was filed by the parents of a Chicago Public Schools student, students and parents nationwide are being alerted of the suit and settlement, due to the widespread use of Naviance.

Callie Oettinger
Apr 07, 2026
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“Children should not have to needlessly hand over their data and forfeit their privacy in order to do their schoolwork or participate in remote learning, especially given the wide and increasing adoption of ed tech tools.”

~Federal Trade Commission

Last Friday, April 3, 2026, class action notice letters were issued, notifying parents and students of a class action lawsuit related to the platform Naviance. Naviance is used by thousands of school divisions nationwide and plays a central role in career exploration and college applications. The notices were distributed by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC, the settlement administrator, and outline the steps families must take to participate in or opt out of the settlement.

Although the case was filed by the parents of a Chicago Public Schools student, students and parents nationwide are being alerted of the suit and settlement, due to the widespread use of Naviance.

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