FERPA: Confidentiality of Records FLASHCARD

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If a requested education record includes information about other children:

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that information must be removed prior to disclosure.

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Schools that fail to comply with FERPA regulations could: be ordered to close until an action plan is put in place, have all staff removed and replaced, lose federal education funding, face fines from the state

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lose federal education funding

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School officials can release personally identifiable information without parental consent if: it's disclosed to school officials with legitimate education interests.

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it's disclosed to school officials with legitimate education interests

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Which of the following is NOT protocol if a parent feels an education record is inaccurate or misleading? Options: The school district can choose to disregard claims without merit, The parent or eligible student has the right to a formal hearing, In a district hearing, the hearing officer's decision is final, Any statement written by the parent or eligible student must remain with the record

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The school district can choose to disregard claims without merit

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Education records may be released without consent if: all personally identifiable information has been removed

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all personally identifiable information has been removed

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Under FERPA, an "eligible student" is:

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is 18 or older or attends a school beyond high school level.

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Disclosure means to permit access to, or the release, transfer, or other communication of: personally beneficial information, incriminating information, personally identifiable information, pertinent medical information

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personally identifiable information

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Which of the following best describes an example of sole possession records? A teacher's private notes kept solely for personal reference and not shared with others, A student's official report card stored in the schools records' office, Disciplinary records, A record of student attendance

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A teacher's private notes kept solely for personal reference and not shared with others

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Research data for a third party that's easily traceable to a particular student can still violate FERPA law.

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True

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When parents or eligible students request inspection and review of education records, federal law stipulates that the requested information must be provided within

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45 days