#1
Which law protects student privacy and regulates the release of student records?
FERPA
ExplanationFERPA safeguards student privacy and controls the disclosure of educational records.
#2
What does FERPA stand for?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
ExplanationFERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, ensuring privacy rights in education.
#3
What is the primary purpose of FERPA?
To protect student privacy
ExplanationFERPA's primary goal is safeguarding and preserving the privacy of students.
#4
Which federal agency is responsible for enforcing FERPA?
Department of Education
ExplanationThe Department of Education is the federal agency tasked with enforcing FERPA regulations.
#5
Who has the right to access a student's educational records under FERPA?
The student and designated school officials
ExplanationFERPA grants access rights to the student and authorized school personnel for educational records.
#6
What type of information is considered an educational record under FERPA?
Any information directly related to a student
ExplanationAny information directly linked to a student is classified as an educational record under FERPA.
#7
Under FERPA, what is directory information?
Publicly available information
ExplanationDirectory information under FERPA refers to publicly available data about a student.
#8
What entity enforces FERPA regulations?
Department of Education
ExplanationThe Department of Education is responsible for enforcing FERPA regulations.
#9
Can students review and request changes to their educational records under FERPA?
Yes, students have full control over their records
ExplanationStudents have the right to review and request changes to their educational records under FERPA.
#10
Which of the following is NOT considered personally identifiable information (PII) under FERPA?
Student's favorite color
ExplanationA student's favorite color is not classified as personally identifiable information (PII) under FERPA.
#11
What is a consequence for schools that violate FERPA regulations?
Fines and loss of federal funding
ExplanationSchools face fines and potential loss of federal funding for violating FERPA regulations.
#12
Which of the following is NOT considered an exception to FERPA's consent requirement?
Disclosure to media without student's consent
ExplanationDisclosing information to the media without student consent is not an exception to FERPA's consent requirement.
#13
Which of the following scenarios is NOT permitted under FERPA?
A school posting a student's disciplinary record on a public website
ExplanationPosting a student's disciplinary record on a public website is not allowed under FERPA.
#14
What is the timeline for schools to comply with a parent or eligible student's request to inspect and review educational records under FERPA?
30 days
ExplanationSchools must comply within 30 days of a parent or eligible student's request to inspect and review educational records under FERPA.
#15
Which entity must receive written consent from parents or eligible students before disclosing personally identifiable information from educational records under FERPA?
The school district
ExplanationThe school district must obtain written consent before disclosing personally identifiable information from educational records under FERPA.
#16
Which of the following is NOT covered under FERPA's definition of 'educational records'?
Medical records
ExplanationMedical records are not included in FERPA's definition of 'educational records.'