Release of Student Information Policy

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974

Because you have access to confidential information on the integrated student data base, it is important for you to be aware of federal regulatoins and Technology Center policy as they relate to dissemination of various types of information.  The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 governs the release, review and dissemination of a student's education records.

Generally, you must have written permission from the parent or eligible student before releasing any information from a student's education records.  However, federal law does allow schools to disclose records without consent, to the following parties:

School employees who have a need to know Other schools to which a student is transferring Parents when a student over 18 is still dependent Certain government officials in order to carry out their responsibilities Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid for a student Organizations doing research for the school Accrediting organizations Individuals with court orders or subpoenas for the records Persons who need to know in cases of health and safety emergencies