General
Students
Faculty/Staff
100
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
What does FERPA stand for?
100
Currently/formerly enrolled students.
Who does FERPA apply to?
100
A demonstrated need to know by school official.
What is a 'legitimate educational interest'?
200
Any record that is directly related to the student and maintained by the institution.
What is an education record?
200
When the student is matriculated (enrolled).
At what point does FERPA go into effect?
200
They want to see student records they do not legally have a right to (but usually THINK they do).
Who are parents?
300
Information that is permissible to release to a third party without the consent of the student.
What is Directory Information?
300
Annually.
When are students notified of FERPA rights?
300
As long as the institution maintains them.
How long can a student request to review a record?
400
Sole possession records, law enforcement records, employment records, medical records, and alumni records.
What are not considered education records?
400
Inspect and review, seek amendment, limit disclosure of DI, and file a complaint.
What are students' rights under FERPA?
400
Only if the student-identifying information is omitted.
Can faculty post grades publicly?
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