FERPA Training

What rights do parents have under FERPA?

• FERPA gives certain rights to parents regarding their children’s educational records.

  • Rights transfer to the student

    • upon reaching 18 years of age or

    • attending any school beyond the secondary level.

• When may a parent access a student’s educational records?

  • Law allows parental access if student is claimed as a dependent for Federal income tax purposes.

  • Access is granted to both the parent who claims the student as well as the parent who is not claiming the student.

  • Parent must complete Parental Request for Academic Information (available in the Office of the Registrar) each time information is requested.

• How can a parent access student information if the student is not being claimed by either parent for Federal income tax purposes?

  • Parent can have access only if the student is willing to release information.

  • Student must complete Student Consent for Release of Records (available in the Office of the Registrar) each time information is to be released. 

• A parent may access student information but may not act on the student’s behalf except in emergency situations.

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