FERPA: Confidentiality of Records for K-12 Schools
This course addresses training needs relating to student education records. This course covers important legal terms related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the general responsibilities of staff members under FERPA, FERPA’s rules regarding confidentiality and disclosure, and the rights of students to access and inspect their own education records kept by the school.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the FERPA law and its consequences
- Discuss the importance of confidentiality
- Explain the rules governing disclosure of students’ personally identifiable information
- Summarize the rights of parents and eligible students to access and review education records maintained by the school district
Specs
| Intended Audience | K-12 Staff |
| Languages | English (US), Spanish (US), Spanish (European), Spanish (Mexican), French (Canada), French (European), Arabic, Chinese (Simplified-Mandarin), Chinese (Traditional-Mandarin), Filipino, Tagalog, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European), Russian, Thai, Vietnamese |
| Accessibility | Audio, Video, Interactive Transcript, Closed Captions |
| Course Features | Interactive Module, Knowledge-Checks |
Key Questions
FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) is a federal law created for the purpose of protecting student records in higher education, K-12 education, and early childhood education. It grants students certain rights over their records, such as the ability to access, amend, and control the disclosure of their information.
How FERPA defines education records?FERPA defines an education record as any document containing information directly related to a student and maintained by an educational agency or institution, or by a party acting on behalf of the agency.
What are not considered educational records according to FERPA law?FERPA does not classify law enforcement records, employment records, medical records, alumni records, or records solely in the possession of an individual as educational records.
Sample Video Transcript
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, or HIPPA, ensures privacy with respect to the electronic sharing of health information. Sometimes the question arises for school professionals, which federal law matters more – HIPPA or FERPA?
Generally, HIPPA excludes information considered education records under FERPA law. This information includes student health and immunization records that are maintained by the school or district. School nurses and medical records relating to students receiving services under the individuals with Disabilities Act are also subject to FERPA and HIPPA.
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