Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Ferpa) Acknowledgment Form - Ohio

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (Ferpa) Acknowledgment Form - Ohio

Family Privacy Act of 1974 (Ferpa) Acknowledgment Form is a legal document that was released by the Ohio Attorney General - a government authority operating within Ohio.

FAQ

Q: What is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)?
A: FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.

Q: What is the purpose of the FERPA Acknowledgment Form?
A: The FERPA Acknowledgment Form ensures that parents or eligible students are aware of their rights under FERPA.

Q: Who is required to sign the FERPA Acknowledgment Form?
A: Parents or eligible students are required to sign the FERPA Acknowledgment Form.

Q: What are the rights protected under FERPA?
A: FERPA provides parents and eligible students with the right to access and control their education records.

Q: What is considered an education record under FERPA?
A: Education records include any information directly related to a student that is maintained by an educational institution.

Q: What happens if a parent or eligible student refuses to sign the FERPA Acknowledgment Form?
A: If a parent or eligible student refuses to sign the form, it does not waive their rights to access and control education records under FERPA.

Q: Are there any exceptions to FERPA's privacy protections?
A: Yes, FERPA allows for certain exceptions, such as when records are released with the student's consent or for health and safety emergencies.

Q: How long is the FERPA Acknowledgment Form valid?
A: The FERPA Acknowledgment Form is valid for the entire duration of the student's enrollment at the educational institution.

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