by alex
Delve into the intricacies of FERPA, the federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the rights it grants students and parents, as well as the obligations it imposes on educational institutions. Sharpen your knowledge and ensure you are well-versed in these important regulations.
FERPA Regulations Quiz Questions Overview
1. What does FERPA stand for?
Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
2. Which of the following rights does FERPA grant to parents and eligible students?
The right to access and review the student’s education records
The right to control the school’s curriculum
The right to determine school funding
The right to hire and fire school staff
3. At what age do the rights under FERPA transfer from the parents to the student?
16
18
21
25
4. Under FERPA, which of the following is considered ‘directory information’ that schools may disclose without consent?
Student’s grades
Student’s Social Security number
Student’s address
Student’s name
5. Which entity is responsible for enforcing FERPA?
Department of Health and Human Services
Department of Education
Department of Justice
Federal Communications Commission
6. Under FERPA, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student to release any information from a student’s education record. Which of the following is an exception to this rule?
Disclosing information to other schools where the student intends to enroll
Disclosing information to the student’s employer
Disclosing information to the student’s friends
Disclosing information to the media
7. How long do schools have to comply with a request to access education records under FERPA?
30 days
45 days
60 days
90 days
8. Which of the following is NOT a right provided by FERPA?
The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records
The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
The right to demand the destruction of all education records
9. What must schools do annually to comply with FERPA?
Provide a copy of all student records to parents
Notify parents and eligible students of their rights under FERPA
Hold a public meeting to discuss FERPA
Submit a FERPA compliance report to the Department of Education
10. Which of the following scenarios would likely be a violation of FERPA?
A teacher discussing a student’s grades with the student’s parents
A school disclosing a student’s grades to a potential employer without consent
A school providing directory information to a college admissions office
A student reviewing their own education records
