#1
What does FERPA stand for?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
ExplanationFERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
#2
Which organization enforces FERPA regulations?
Department of Education
ExplanationFERPA regulations are enforced by the Department of Education.
#3
In what year was FERPA enacted into law?
1974
ExplanationFERPA was enacted into law in 1974.
#4
What is the main purpose of FERPA?
To protect the privacy of student education records
ExplanationThe main purpose of FERPA is to protect the privacy of student education records.
#5
What type of information is protected under FERPA?
Educational records
ExplanationFERPA protects educational records.
#6
Who has the right to access a student's education records under FERPA?
Only the student
ExplanationOnly the student has the right to access their education records under FERPA.
#7
Under FERPA, what is considered directory information?
Grades
ExplanationGrades are considered directory information under FERPA.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for schools under FERPA?
Providing access to all education records without exception
ExplanationProviding access to all education records without exception is NOT a requirement for schools under FERPA.
#9
What is the penalty for non-compliance with FERPA?
Loss of federal funding
ExplanationNon-compliance with FERPA can result in the loss of federal funding.
#10
FERPA gives parents the right to do which of the following?
Request amendments to their child's education records
ExplanationFERPA gives parents the right to request amendments to their child's education records.
#11
Under FERPA, what is the maximum amount of time a school has to respond to a parent or eligible student's request to review education records?
45 days
ExplanationUnder FERPA, schools have a maximum of 45 days to respond to a request to review education records.
#12
Which of the following actions is NOT permitted by FERPA?
Sharing educational records with the student's classmates
ExplanationSharing educational records with the student's classmates is NOT permitted by FERPA.