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Why can't I talk to someone about my student? What is FERPA?

 

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 is Federal law designed to protect the privacy aspects of a student’s educational record. For more information, view our Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) webpage.