FERPA
CONCERNING STUDENT SCHOOL RECORDS
The Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) gives parents and students over 18 certain
rights concerning education records. These rights are:
The right to see and review the records:
Parents and eligible students who wish to have access to their child’s records or their own
records should send a request in writing to the school principal. The principal will make access
arrangements and notify you of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
The right to request a change in the record if the parent believes that it is inaccurate,
misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights:
You may ask the school to change a record that you believe is inaccurate. You should write to
the school principal identifying the part of the record you want changed and explain why it is
inaccurate. If the School decides not to make the change, the school will notify you about the
decision and let you know that you have the right to a hearing regarding the request.
The right to consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information:
The school will not disclose personally identifiable information without your consent, except
under emergency conditions, medical needs, or when required by law or regulation.
The right to file a complaint with the US Department of Education if the school does not
follow the FERPA requirements
The name and address of the office that administers FERPA are
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901