FERPA Final Exam Questions & Answers
What is the difference between the terms statute and regluations? - ANSWERSStature=general
principles
Regulations= implement statutory principles such as procedures (length of time)
Why does FERPA exisit? - ANSWERSPrior to 1974 disclosure of recordrs to virtually anyone and
records belonged to the institution or agency, and students couldn't see them or challenge the
information
FERPA: Who controls records? - ANSWERSPerson it pertains to, but from 13-17 the parents
Who controls disclosure? - ANSWERSindv, parent or guardia
Do FERPA regulations apply to private and public schools? - ANSWERSYes if it recieves ANY
federal funds
What is an educational records? - ANSWERS1. name
2.address
3.telephone
4.email
5.photo
6.date/place of birth
7.dates of attendence
8.grade level
9. enrollment status
What is the difference between the terms statute and regluations? - ANSWERSStature=general
principles
Regulations= implement statutory principles such as procedures (length of time)
Why does FERPA exisit? - ANSWERSPrior to 1974 disclosure of recordrs to virtually anyone and
records belonged to the institution or agency, and students couldn't see them or challenge the
information
FERPA: Who controls records? - ANSWERSPerson it pertains to, but from 13-17 the parents
Who controls disclosure? - ANSWERSindv, parent or guardia
Do FERPA regulations apply to private and public schools? - ANSWERSYes if it recieves ANY
federal funds
What is an educational records? - ANSWERS1. name
2.address
3.telephone
4.email
5.photo
6.date/place of birth
7.dates of attendence
8.grade level
9. enrollment status
