I’ve heard about a FERPA provision allowing notice to parents when a student violates alcohol or drug laws. What position has the Capital taken on this new rule?
FERPA regulations authorize – but do not require – disclosure to parents of “the student’s violation of any federal, state or local law, or of any rule or policy of the institution, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance.” The dean of students will contact parents if a student’s alcohol or drug use is endangering themselves or threatens to endanger others.
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