Understanding FERPA

The video explains the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law protecting the privacy of student education records. It covers the rights FERPA grants to parents and students, such as accessing and correcting records, and the conditions under which schools can disclose information. Through examples of students Patrick and Lisa, the video illustrates FERPA's application in K-12 and higher education. It also provides guidance on how to find more information about FERPA policies and rights.

What is the primary purpose of FERPA?

• To promote online learning

• To standardize educational curriculums

• To protect the privacy of student education records

• To provide funding to educational institutions

Which institutions does FERPA apply to?

• Only online educational platforms

• Most schools, colleges, and universities

• Only private colleges

• Only public schools

Under FERPA, who can access a student's education records without consent?

• The local community

• Any school staff member

• Only the student and their parents

• The student's friends

What type of student information is typically shared as directory information?

• Medical records

• Social Security numbers

• Name, grade level, and photograph

• Test scores

What must schools do before sharing directory information?

• Get written consent from all students

• Notify parents and students and allow them to opt-out

• Publish it in the local newspaper

• Send a letter to the government

What right does FERPA grant if parents disagree with the accuracy of a student's records?

• The right to receive financial compensation

• The right to sue the school

• The right to request a hearing

• The right to transfer schools

What can parents do if they find errors in their child's education records?

• File a complaint with the police

• Transfer their child to another school

• Request the school to correct them

• Ignore the errors

When do FERPA rights transfer from parents to students?

• When the student starts working

• When the student enters college

• When the student turns 16

• When the student graduates high school

How can parents of college students access their child's records if the student is a dependent?

• By requesting access from the Department of Education

• By accessing them online

• If the college chooses to release them

• By asking the college directly

Where can you find more information about FERPA rights?

• On the school's website

• In the local library

• In the school's cafeteria

• On social media