Why Does Itasca Need to Protect the Privacy of Student Records?
It’s not just a school policy; it’s the law. Minnesota State Colleges and Universities are subject to federal law – The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) – and state law – the Minnesota Government Date Practices Act (MGDPA) – which contain detailed rules about student record privacy. One key provision of these laws is that college and university students have the right to control disclosure of private education records about themselves to third parties – including parents, spouses or other family members. These rights apply to all college or university students – even if they are minors. (Records of a PSEO student are routinely shared with the high school where the student is also in attendance.
