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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Quiz

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What is the main purpose of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?

To limit the reach of the statute to records unrelated to educational activities.

To grant parents and eligible students access to education records. (correct)

To charge fees for accessing student records.

To restrict access to students' personally identifiable information.

According to FERPA, which institutions are covered by the Act?

All public schools and some private institutions (correct)

Schools with a specific size of student population

Only private schools

Only institutions with specialized programs

Does FERPA allow schools to charge fees for granting access to inspect and review education records?

Yes, FERPA requires schools to charge a fee.

No, schools cannot charge any fees.

Fees can be charged at the school's discretion for providing copies of records. (correct)

Fees are only charged if records are not related to educational activities.

What documents are considered FERPA records?

Only documents directly related to educational activities. Signup and view all the answers

Who can request access to a student's education record under FERPA?

Parents or eligible students. Signup and view all the answers

In what year did FERPA become law?

1974 Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for a school with a policy of improperly disclosing students' education records?

It may lose all federal funding Signup and view all the answers

According to FERPA, what is required for a document to be considered part of an 'education record'?

It must directly relate to a student and be maintained by an educational agency or institution Signup and view all the answers

What is the Department of Education's stance on the application of FERPA to records that affect the life of the student?

FERPA only applies to records used in making decisions that affect the life of the student Signup and view all the answers

In relation to an 'education record' under FERPA, why would a photograph depicting students playing at a basketball game likely not qualify as an 'education record'?

The students are not the focus of the record Signup and view all the answers

What common misconception do schools and colleges often have regarding FERPA records?

All documents related to students are automatically considered 'education records' Signup and view all the answers

What actions can parents not take concerning security videos under FERPA?

Challenge the accuracy of security videos through a hearing Signup and view all the answers