What is a students educational record under FERPA?
FERPA defines a student educational record to include all records maintained by the institution that directly relate to a current or former student. FERPA’s broad definition includes any information recorded in any way including, but not limited to, handwriting, print, computer media, video or audio tape, film, microfilm, and microfiche.
Related Questions
- How does the campus notify students of their rights under the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?
- If a school nurse maintains personal notes, are they part of the educational record and thus subject to FERPA?
- When is a students consent not necessary to disclose his or her educational record to a third party?
