A Fresh Look at FERPA

In light of recent incidents, and with another school year now under way, it’s a good time to remind ourselves of our obligations—and rights—under FERPA, the federal statute that governs the privacy of student records and information. Here’s what we’ll cover:

• FERPA 101: The purpose and basic structure of FERPA
• FERPA 201: FERPA’s most important exceptions
• FERPA 301: The metaphysics of FERPA in the electronic world