FERPA

What is FERPA?

FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Protective Act.

What does FERPA do?

FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of students’ education records. Students must be at least 18 years old or attending a college or university.

Why is FERPA important?

FERPA helps keep your private information safe. It protects your grades, transcripts, and other educational documents from being shared without your permission.

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