FERPA Quiz

What is the full form of FERPA?

• Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

• Federal Educational Rights and Protection Act

• Family Education Rights and Protection Act

Who is protected under FERPA?

• Only students in public schools

• Students in both public and private schools

• Only students in higher education

• Only students in elementary schools

What is included in an education record?

• Only grades and test scores

• Only medical and health records

• A range of information about a student that is maintained in schools in any recorded way

• Only disciplinary records

Which of the following is NOT an example of an education record?

• Date and place of birth

• Parent(s) and/or guardian addresses

• Favorite color

• Grades and test scores

What type of records include grades, test scores, and courses taken?

• Medical and health records

• Disciplinary records

• Academic records

• Personal information records

Which of the following questions should you ask yourself under FERPA Dos?

• Is this information public?

• Is this personally identifiable information?

• Can I share this with anyone?

• Is this information outdated?

What rights do parents have under FERPA?

• The right to access their child's education records

• The right to change their child's grades

• The right to dictate school curriculum

• The right to choose their child's teachers

When do FERPA rights transfer from parents to students?

• When the student turns 16

• When the student graduates high school

• When the student turns 18 or attends a school beyond high school level

• When the student completes their first year of college

What is the primary purpose of FERPA?

• To provide financial aid to students

• To protect the privacy of student education records

• To ensure equal access to education

• To regulate school curriculums

Which of the following is considered directory information under FERPA?

• Social Security Number

• Student's grades

• Student's address

• Student's medical records