FERPA: Protecting Student Privacy

FERPA, or the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, is a federal law established in 1974 to safeguard the privacy of student education records. It applies to students in higher education, kindergarten through high school, and other educational programs. FERPA ensures that student information remains secure and grants students rights over their university records. Parents in the United States cannot access their child's transcripts without the child's consent to waive their FERPA rights.