#1
Which law protects student privacy and regulates the release of student records?
#2
What does FERPA stand for?
Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Freedom of Educational Records and Privacy Act
Federal Educational Records and Privacy Agreement
#3
What is the primary purpose of FERPA?
To restrict access to educational records
To protect student privacy
To increase student accountability
To monitor teacher performance
#4
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing FERPA?
Department of Education
Department of Health and Human Services
Federal Trade Commission
National Security Agency
#5
Who has the right to access a student's educational records under FERPA?
Only the student's teachers
Any government agency
Only the student's parents
The student and designated school officials
#6
What type of information is considered an educational record under FERPA?
Only grades and test scores
Any information directly related to a student
Only disciplinary records
Information shared on social media
#7
Under FERPA, what is directory information?
Sensitive student data
Information that can only be accessed by parents
Publicly available information
Information about a student's medical history
#8
What entity enforces FERPA regulations?
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Education
Federal Trade Commission
National Security Agency
#9
Can students review and request changes to their educational records under FERPA?
Yes, students have full control over their records
No, students cannot request any changes
Yes, but only if they are 18 or older
No, only parents have that right
#10
Which of the following is NOT considered personally identifiable information (PII) under FERPA?
Student's name
Student's date of birth
Student's email address
Student's favorite color
#11
What is the minimum age requirement for a student to access their own educational records under FERPA?
16
18
21
There is no minimum age requirement
#12
What is the difference between FERPA and HIPAA?
FERPA protects student privacy, while HIPAA protects patient privacy
FERPA applies only to elementary and secondary schools, while HIPAA applies to all healthcare providers
FERPA regulates the release of educational records, while HIPAA regulates the release of medical records
There is no difference between FERPA and HIPAA
#13
In what year was FERPA enacted into law?
#14
Under FERPA, who has the right to request an amendment to a student's educational records?
Only the student
Only the parents
Both the student and the parents
Only the school officials
#15
Which of the following is true regarding FERPA's application to postsecondary institutions?
FERPA applies only to public colleges and universities
FERPA applies only to private colleges and universities
FERPA applies to all postsecondary institutions that receive federal funding
FERPA does not apply to postsecondary institutions
#16
What is the purpose of FERPA's 'opt-out' provision?
To allow parents to refuse to release any of their child's educational records
To allow students to request that certain directory information not be disclosed
To permit schools to disclose educational records without consent in emergency situations
To require schools to obtain written consent before releasing any educational records
#17
What is the purpose of FERPA's annual notification requirement?
To inform parents and eligible students of their rights under FERPA
To remind schools of their obligations under FERPA
To update student records annually
To inform parents of any changes to FERPA regulations
#18
What is a consequence for schools that violate FERPA regulations?
Loss of accreditation
Fines and loss of federal funding
Community service requirement
Written warning
#19
Which of the following is NOT considered an exception to FERPA's consent requirement?
Health or safety emergency
Disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests
Disclosure to media without student's consent
Disclosure to parents if student is a dependent for tax purposes
#20
Which of the following scenarios is NOT permitted under FERPA?
A teacher discussing a student's academic performance with another teacher
A school sharing a student's grades with a prospective employer with the student's consent
A school posting a student's disciplinary record on a public website
A parent requesting access to their child's educational records without the child's consent
#21
What is the timeline for schools to comply with a parent or eligible student's request to inspect and review educational records under FERPA?
45 days
30 days
60 days
90 days
#22
Which entity must receive written consent from parents or eligible students before disclosing personally identifiable information from educational records under FERPA?
The school district
The student's teachers
The Department of Education
The school's principal
#23
Which of the following is NOT covered under FERPA's definition of 'educational records'?
Transcripts
Disciplinary records
Medical records
Class schedules
#24
Which of the following is an example of a 'legitimate educational interest' under FERPA?
A parent requesting access to their child's educational records
A student requesting access to a friend's educational records
A teacher accessing a student's records for grade reporting purposes
A local news reporter requesting access to student records for a story
#25
Which of the following is NOT a right granted to parents under FERPA?
The right to access their child's educational records
The right to consent to the disclosure of their child's records
The right to request amendments to their child's records
The right to access their child's medical records