The annual FERPA notification process must ensure that Disallow any disclosures of directory information
parents understand their rights to:
As specified by FERPA, noncustodial parents: Have full rights as parents for access to student records
Disclosure means to permit access to, or the release, transfer or Personally identifiable information
other communication of:
Education records may be released without consent only if: All personally identifiable information is removed
FERPA prohibits the release of personally identifiable Providing relevant information requested to media outlets
information without parental consent. However there are a few
exceptions. Which of the following is NOT an exception?
FERPA regulations require that local education agencies In a place where it's likely to be seen (in a way that's reasonably likely to inform them of
provide parents and currently enrolled eligible students with their FERPA rights)
notification of their rights under FERPA:
If a requested education record includes information about That information must be removed prior to disclosure
other children:
Research data for a third party that's easily traceable to a True
particular student can still violate FERPA law.
School officials can release personally identifiable information Its requested by education officials with legitimate educational interests (it's disclosed to
without parental consent if: school officials with legitimate educational interests)
Schools that fail to comply with FERPA regulations could: lose federal education funding
Sole possession records are records that are: Used only as a personal memory aid
Under FERPA, an "eligible student": Is 18 or older or attends a school beyond high school level
When parents or eligible students request inspection and review 45 days
of education records, federal law stipulates that the requested
information must be provided within:
Which of the following is an example of an educational record Student discipline records
according to FERPA?
Which of the following is NOT an example of directory Student Grades
information that can be disclosed without consent?
Which of the following is NOT an exception to the prohibition providing relevant information requested by media outlets
against the release of personally identifiable information
without parental consent?
Which of the following is NOT protocol if a parent feels an The school district can choose to disregard claim without merit
education record is inaccurate or misleading?
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