Buckley Amendment

The Buckley Amendment, officially known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), is a federal law that protects students’ personal and educational information. It gives students and their parents the right to access, review, and request changes to educational records. It also generally prevents schools from sharing this information without permission, ensuring privacy. However, schools can share records with certain parties, like school staff or in specific circumstances. The law aims to balance students’ privacy rights with the need for educational transparency and safety.