Which act protects privacy of educational records?

Which act protects privacy of educational records?

• A. FERPA
• B. CAPTA
• C. AYP
• D. HQT

Answer: (A)

Protecting the privacy of student records is governed by FERPA. This law keeps education records confidential and gives parents of a minor, and eligible students themselves, control over who can see those records. Schools may not disclose most information without consent, and students or parents can inspect and request edits to their records. FERPA applies to institutions that receive federal funding, with specific allowed exceptions for disclosure, such as when a reputable school official needs the information or for certain safety or directory information scenarios. CAPTA focuses on child abuse prevention and safety, not the privacy of educational records. AYP relates to accountability measurements under No Child Left Behind, not privacy protections. HQT concerns teacher qualifications.

Protecting the privacy of student records is governed by FERPA. This law keeps education records confidential and gives parents of a minor, and eligible students themselves, control over who can see those records. Schools may not disclose most information without consent, and students or parents can inspect and request edits to their records. FERPA applies to institutions that receive federal funding, with specific allowed exceptions for disclosure, such as when a reputable school official needs the information or for certain safety or directory information scenarios.

CAPTA focuses on child abuse prevention and safety, not the privacy of educational records. AYP relates to accountability measurements under No Child Left Behind, not privacy protections. HQT concerns teacher qualifications.