University of North Texas

FERPA Training
(Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

 
FERPA:

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

Student Information:
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withhold directory info

Parent Information:
.parental rights

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


What is FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974), As Amended?

  • FERPA is a Federal Law
  • Also known as the Buckley Amendment
  • Protects the privacy of a student’s educational records
  • Applies to all educational agencies or institutions that receive funds under any program administered by the Secretary of Education

 

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Last updated September 27, 2004 
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