REMEMBER

• Access to Colleague does NOT authorize unrestricted use of student data!
• Records should be used only in the context of official business in conjunction with the educational success of students.

Curiosity does not qualify as a legal right to know.

A Few Important Points

• Check a student's directory restrictions before you answer any questions.
• Information may be released with a signed consent from the student.
• Information viewed on a computer screen should be treated with the same confidentiality as paper records.
• Be sure to clear your computer screen when it will be unattended.
• Remember you can find the District FERPA Policy on the web at http://www.tasb.org/policy/pol/private/057501/pol.cfm?DisplayPage=FJ(LEGAL).html

WHEN IN DOUBT

• DO NOT release information. Consult with the Legal Office.
• "OOPS" is not acceptable when it comes to disclosure of education records!

• Scenarios on FERPA situations

• Educational Records


• Internal Release of Documents


• Violations of FERPA