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What is the main purpose of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?
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?
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?
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?
What documents are considered FERPA records?
Who can request access to a student's education record under FERPA?
Who can request access to a student's education record under FERPA?
In what year did FERPA become law?
In what year did FERPA become law?
What is the consequence for a school with a policy of improperly disclosing students' education records?
What is the consequence for a school with a policy of improperly disclosing students' education records?
According to FERPA, what is required for a document to be considered part of an 'education record'?
According to FERPA, what is required for a document to be considered part of an 'education record'?
What is the Department of Education's stance on the application of FERPA to records that affect the life of the student?
What is the Department of Education's stance on the application of FERPA to records that affect the life of the student?
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'?
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'?
What common misconception do schools and colleges often have regarding FERPA records?
What common misconception do schools and colleges often have regarding FERPA records?
What actions can parents not take concerning security videos under FERPA?
What actions can parents not take concerning security videos under FERPA?
