What if an unaccompanied youth is living with an adult who is not his parent/guardian?
If that adult is caring for the student on a day-to-day basis, s/he may be considered a “parent” under FERPA and can access the student’s education records and provide consent for disclosures under FERPA. (“Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Disclosure of Student Information Related to Emergencies and Disasters.” (Jun. 2010), U.S. Dept.
Related Questions
- If a child is traveling without a parent or legal guardian, what paperwork should the adult have to indicate permission or legal authority to have that child in their care?
- Why does the parent/guardian or responsible adult have to be with the child at the departure point?
- Which educational records can an unaccompanied youth obtain without a parent/guardian?
