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The annual FERPA notification process must ensure that A. disallow any disclosures of directory information
parents understand their rights to:
A. disallow any disclosures of directory information
B. have the educational record destroyed
C. meet face-to-face with the teacher who created the record
D. file a lawsuit against the teachers who contributed to the
record
As specified by FERPA, noncustodial parents: D. have the full rights as parents for access to student records
A. can't access student records without court permission
B. can't access student records without permission from the
custodial
parent
C. must obtain permission from the student before viewing
student records
D. have the full rights as parents for access to student records
Disclosure means to permit access to, or the release, transfer or C. personally identifiable information
other communication of:
A. personally beneficial information
B. incriminating information
C. personally identifiable information
D. pertinent medical information
Education records are only made available for inspection False
during the school year.
True
False
Education records may be released without consent if: D. all personally identifiable information has been removed
A. the student leaves the school district
B. the student turns 18 and/or graduates
C. all negative information is removed
D. all personally identifiable information has been removed
FERPA prohibits the release of personally identifiable A. providing relevant information requested by media outlets
information without parental consent. However there are a few
exceptions. Which of the following is NOT an exception?
A. providing relevant information requested by media outlets
B. working with the appropriate officials in emergencies related
to safety and health
C. complying with lawfully issued subpoenas or judicial orders
D. providing requested information to administrators of a
student's new school district
FERPA regulations require that local education agencies D. in a way that's reasonably likely to inform them of their FERPA rights (in a place where
provide parents and currently enrolled eligible students with they are likely to be seen)
notification of their rights under FERPA:
A. in person
B. every five years
C. if students are considered at risk
D. in a way that's reasonably likely to inform them of their
FERPA rights (in a place where they are likely to be seen)
HIPAA excludes information considered education records True
under FERPA law.
True
False
HIPAA excludes information considered education records False
under FERPA law.
True
False
If a requested education record includes information about A. that information must be removed prior to disclosure
other children:
A. that information must be removed prior to disclosure
B. only the parent requesting the record can view it
C. the parent requesting the record must obtain consent from
other parents
D. the entire record must remain sealed to protect all the
children
Research data for a third party that's easily traceable to a True
particular student can still violate FERPA law.
True
False
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The annual FERPA notification process must ensure that A. disallow any disclosures of directory information
parents understand their rights to:
A. disallow any disclosures of directory information
B. have the educational record destroyed
C. meet face-to-face with the teacher who created the record
D. file a lawsuit against the teachers who contributed to the
record
As specified by FERPA, noncustodial parents: D. have the full rights as parents for access to student records
A. can't access student records without court permission
B. can't access student records without permission from the
custodial
parent
C. must obtain permission from the student before viewing
student records
D. have the full rights as parents for access to student records
Disclosure means to permit access to, or the release, transfer or C. personally identifiable information
other communication of:
A. personally beneficial information
B. incriminating information
C. personally identifiable information
D. pertinent medical information
Education records are only made available for inspection False
during the school year.
True
False
Education records may be released without consent if: D. all personally identifiable information has been removed
A. the student leaves the school district
B. the student turns 18 and/or graduates
C. all negative information is removed
D. all personally identifiable information has been removed
FERPA prohibits the release of personally identifiable A. providing relevant information requested by media outlets
information without parental consent. However there are a few
exceptions. Which of the following is NOT an exception?
A. providing relevant information requested by media outlets
B. working with the appropriate officials in emergencies related
to safety and health
C. complying with lawfully issued subpoenas or judicial orders
D. providing requested information to administrators of a
student's new school district
FERPA regulations require that local education agencies D. in a way that's reasonably likely to inform them of their FERPA rights (in a place where
provide parents and currently enrolled eligible students with they are likely to be seen)
notification of their rights under FERPA:
A. in person
B. every five years
C. if students are considered at risk
D. in a way that's reasonably likely to inform them of their
FERPA rights (in a place where they are likely to be seen)
HIPAA excludes information considered education records True
under FERPA law.
True
False
HIPAA excludes information considered education records False
under FERPA law.
True
False
If a requested education record includes information about A. that information must be removed prior to disclosure
other children:
A. that information must be removed prior to disclosure
B. only the parent requesting the record can view it
C. the parent requesting the record must obtain consent from
other parents
D. the entire record must remain sealed to protect all the
children
Research data for a third party that's easily traceable to a True
particular student can still violate FERPA law.
True
False
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