Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that protects students' privacy by giving them and their families control over educational records. Schools must have written permission to share these records, such as grades, transcripts, or health information. Students aged 18 or attending college have rights to access and request corrections to their records. FERPA also requires schools to notify families and students about their privacy rights and ensures that educational information is kept confidential unless there is a legal or authorized reason to disclose.