1. FERPA Family Education Rights and Privacy Act

2. The Buckley Amendment (a.k.a. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act F.E.R.P.A.) The Act applies to: The Act applies to: Public schools Public schools Private schools (receiving federal funding) Private schools (receiving federal funding) The right of custodial and non-custodial parents to review their children’s records The right of custodial and non-custodial parents to review their children’s records The Act applies to all school records, not just the student’s official file: The Act applies to all school records, not just the student’s official file: Grades books Grades books Disciplinary referrals Disciplinary referrals IEP’s IEP’s

3. 5 Important Features of F.E.R.P.A. Source: Teachers and the Law, (6 th ed. 2003) 1. Inform parents of their rights re: records. 2. Right to inspect and review records. 3. Right to challenge accuracy of records. Not the grading process or appropriateness of the grade. Not the grading process or appropriateness of the grade. 4. Protects confidentiality of records. 5. Complaints may be filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

4. F.E.R.P.A Cans Schools can deny access to copy records. Schools can deny access to copy records. Information may be shared with other teachers and school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the child. Information may be shared with other teachers and school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in the child. Schools can give out directory information such as name and address. Schools can give out directory information such as name and address. Cant's Schools cannot deny access to review records. Cannot give outsiders access to information without written consent from parents. Cannot post students’ social security numbers or names in conjunction with grades.