Can a school release a students educational records without parental consent?
Yes, if such a release is for the purposes of enrollment in a different school district or in the case of an unaccompanied youth as detailed above. Also, school officials with a “legitimate educational interest” may access student records. This generally refers to individuals in the school district who need to know information from the student’s educational record in order to perform their professional responsibilities. (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C.
Related Questions
- May the college release education records or personal identification information without student consent in public health or safety emergencies?
- Since most school health records are covered by FERPA, who can access this information without parental consent?
- How may a student give his consent to the release of his educational record to a third party?
