United States Department of Education Student Privacy Policy Office
Posted on April 28, 2023
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Parents Rights: FERPA Protections for Student Health Records
FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies.
Students Rights: An Eligible Student Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. When a student reaches 18 years of age or attends an institution of postsecondary education at any age, the student becomes an “eligible student,” and all rights under FERPA transfer from the parent to the student. This guide provides general information on an eligible student’s rights under FERPA.
