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School officials can release personally identifiable information without parental consent if:
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?
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?
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.
Research data for a third party that's easily traceable to a particular student can still violate FERPA law.
When parents or eligible students request inspection and review of education records, federal law stipulates that the requested information must be provided within:
When parents or eligible students request inspection and review of education records, federal law stipulates that the requested information must be provided within:
If a requested education record includes information about other children, what must be done?
If a requested education record includes information about other children, what must be done?
Under what condition may education records be released without consent?
Under what condition may education records be released without consent?
Which of the following is an example of an educational record according to FERPA?
Which of the following is an example of an educational record according to FERPA?
Under FERPA, what is an 'eligible student'?
Under FERPA, what is an 'eligible student'?
Which of the following is NOT protocol if a parent feels an education record is inaccurate or misleading?
Which of the following is NOT protocol if a parent feels an education record is inaccurate or misleading?
What are sole possession records?
What are sole possession records?
What does disclosure mean in the context of FERPA?
What does disclosure mean in the context of FERPA?
Which of the following is NOT an exception to the prohibition against the release of personally identifiable information without parental consent?
Which of the following is NOT an exception to the prohibition against the release of personally identifiable information without parental consent?
What must the annual FERPA notification process ensure for parents?
What must the annual FERPA notification process ensure for parents?
What is required of local education agencies under FERPA regulations?
What is required of local education agencies under FERPA regulations?
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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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