Family Rights and Privacy Act

The Family Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a U.S. law that protects the privacy of student education records. It gives parents rights to access their children's school records, request corrections, and control who can see this information. Once a student turns 18 or attends a post-secondary institution, these rights transfer to the student. Schools must generally have written permission to release personal information, ensuring that students and families can maintain confidentiality regarding their educational records.