The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a law that applies to the collection, use, and disclosure of educational records in the United States. It gives students and their parents the right to access, review, and request amendments to their educational records.
FERPA applies to
- educational institutions that receive federal funding,
- as well as to contractors, consultants, and other organizations that maintain or use educational records on behalf of these institutions.
To be FERPA-compliant, educational institutions must provide students and their parents with certain rights in relation to their educational records. This includes
- the right to access and review their records,
- the right to request amendments to their records if they believe the records are inaccurate or misleading, and
- the right to opt out of the disclosure of certain types of information.
- Educational institutions must also implement appropriate measures to protect the privacy and security of educational records.
If an educational institution is found to be non-compliant with FERPA, it may be subject to
- fines and other penalties.
- The specific penalties depend on the nature and severity of the FERPA violation, and may include civil and criminal penalties.
Some examples of educational institutions that may be impacted by FERPA include
- Public schools,
- Private schools,
- Colleges, and
- Universities.
FERPA applies to these institutions if they receive federal funding or if they maintain or use educational records on behalf of educational institutions that receive federal funding.
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