Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Table of Contents

• What is FERPA?
• Introduction to the FERPA Website
• Definition of Educational Records
• Disclosure of Educational Records
• Definition of Directory Information (non-private records)
• Students Can Restrict Release of Directory Information
• Release of Confidential (non-directory) Information for Official Reasons
• Release of Confidential Information Internal to Dallas County Community College District


• Who are School Officials?


• What is Legitimate Educational Interest?
• Parental Rights
• FERPA Scenarios Menu
• Posting of Grades
• Returning Student Work
• Disposal of Student Records
• Communication with Students
• Violations and Consequences
• Rules for Compliance
• Guidelines for Compliance Behavior
• Take the FERPA Quiz