How to File a Complaint
Letter to the CEO of Instructure requesting information to ensure compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA.
Student Privacy at the U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education is committed to protecting student privacy. We administer and enforce student privacy laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). In addition, we provide technical assistance to help schools and school districts safeguard information about students.
To learn more about federal student privacy laws and your rights please see the short video to the right or explore these other resources:
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Student Privacy Matters
Letter from the U.S. Department of Education, through its Student Privacy Policy Office, to presidents of Institutions of Higher Education that…
This 2025 letter of finding sent to the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District addresses a parent’s complaint under FERPA regarding access to…
Resources
FERPA provides certain rights to parents and eligible students, including the right to inspect and review the student’s education records. This…
In a dual-enrollment program, a student is enrolled in both high school and a postsecondary institution, receiving high school credit for…
The list of resources contained in this Excel spreadsheet includes all “guidance documents” issued by the Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO).…