FERPA Training Flashcards

Questions and Answers

School officials can release personally identifiable information without parental consent if:

It's requested by school officials with legitimate educational interest (correct)

It is public information

The student is over 18

The parents approve

Which of the following is NOT an example of directory information that can be disclosed without consent?

Student grades (correct)

Telephone numbers

Student names

Addresses

As specified by FERPA, what are the rights of noncustodial parents regarding access to student records?

Have the full rights as parent for access to student records

Research data for a third party that's easily traceable to a particular student can still violate FERPA law.

True Signup and view all the answers

When parents or eligible students request inspection and review of education records, federal law stipulates that the requested information must be provided within:

45 days Signup and view all the answers

If a requested education record includes information about other children, what must be done?

That information must be removed prior to disclosure Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition may education records be released without consent?

All personally identifiable information has been removed Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an educational record according to FERPA?

School discipline records Signup and view all the answers

Under FERPA, what is an 'eligible student'?

Is 18 or older or attends a school beyond high school level Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT protocol if a parent feels an education record is inaccurate or misleading?

Delete the record Signup and view all the answers

What are sole possession records?

Records that are used only as a personal memory aid Signup and view all the answers

What does disclosure mean in the context of FERPA?

To permit access to, or the release, transfer or other communication of personally identifiable information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an exception to the prohibition against the release of personally identifiable information without parental consent?

Providing relevant information requested by media outlets Signup and view all the answers

What must the annual FERPA notification process ensure for parents?

That parents understand their rights to disallow any disclosures of directory information Signup and view all the answers

What is required of local education agencies under FERPA regulations?

Provide parents and eligible students with notification of their rights under FERPA Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

FERPA Overview

School officials can release personally identifiable information to those with legitimate educational interest, without needing parental consent.
Directory information can be disclosed without consent, but student grades are NOT considered directory information.

Parental and Student Rights

Noncustodial parents have the same access rights to student records as custodial parents under FERPA.
Parents or eligible students must receive requested education records within 45 days from the date of the request.
If education records contain information about other children, that information must be redacted before disclosure.
FERPA allows for the release of education records only when all personally identifiable information has been removed.

Definitions and Examples

School discipline records are classified as educational records according to FERPA guidelines.
An "eligible student" is defined as someone who is 18 years or older or has attended school beyond the high school level.
Sole possession records refer to personal memory aids, not shared or documented information.

Disclosure and Exceptions

Disclosure involves granting access, or the release of personally identifiable information.
Exceptions to the prohibition on releasing personally identifiable information without parental consent do not include providing information requested by media outlets.
Parents have the right to prevent the disclosure of directory information through annual FERPA notifications.

Compliance and Notification

Local education agencies are mandated to inform parents and eligible students of their rights under FERPA in a manner that ensures visibility and understanding.

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Test your knowledge on FERPA regulations with these flashcards! This quiz covers key definitions and concepts related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, including handling of student information and directory data. Perfect for school officials and educators to ensure compliance and understanding of student privacy laws.