University of North Texas

FERPA Training
(Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

 
FERPA:

.
what is it?
.directory information 
.directory  info. at UNT
.
education records

Student Information:
.
withhold directory info

Parent Information:
.parental rights

Faculty/ Staff Information:
.
release without consent
.info student can not see
.
compliance with the law
.
questions on FERPA
.
policy and notification
.failure to follow the law
.
acknowledgment form

 

What can happen if we fail to follow the law?

  • Lawsuit
  • Loss of Federal funding
  • Conviction of a misdemeanor under the Public Information Act
    • Confinement in the county jail not to exceed 6 months 
      or
    • Fine not to exceed $1,000 
      or
    • Both
  • Dismissal

 

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Last updated September 27, 2004 
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