FERPA (The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) is a federal law pertaining to the release of and access to student educational records. FERPA protects students’ rights regarding the privacy and accuracy of education records.
FERPA applies to all schools that receive funds under applicable programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education. Institutions are responsible for ensuring that all of its school officials comply with FERPA. Failure to comply could ultimately lead to a withholding of funds administered by the Secretary of Education.
The FERPA Professor considers appropriate disclosure in the case of a Federal Grand Jury subpoena.
The FERPA Professor reflects on exceptions in the case of a GAO (Government Accountability Office) audit.
The FERPA Professor examines the terms "School Official" and "Legitimate Education Interest" as applied to student workers.
The FERPA Professor answers a question about a court subpoena and FERPA compliance.
The FERPA Professor answers a question regarding "school official" definitions.
The FERPA Professor answers a question about releasing transcripts from other institutions.
The FERPA Professor answers a question touching on the practice of witholding transcripts and a students' right to inspect and review educational records.
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The FERPA Professor answers a question regarding the 45-day requirement and student requests.
The FERPA Professor answers a question from a higher education vendor regarding a questionable request from an institution.
The FERPA Professor answers a question regarding record responsibility and control at the point of matriculation.
The FERPA Professor answers a question about a possible FERPA violation and a suspended student.
The FERPA Professor answers an interesting question about a situation common for most institutions.
The FERPA Professor answers tough questions about possible FERPA violations, education record definitions, and more.
The FERPA Professor answers a question about student consent methodology and practice in the case of a deceased student.
Ask the FERPA Professor contributor Dr. Helen B. Garrett provides real-world tips on maintaining compliance.