How to File a Complaint
Letter from the U.S. Department of Education, through its Student Privacy Policy Office, to presidents of Institutions of Higher Education that…
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
This 2025 letter of finding sent to the Middleton Cross Plains Area School District addresses a parent’s complaint under FERPA regarding access to…
The Department of Education (Department) is required to notify annually each State educational agency (SEA) and each local…
Resources
This document is a template notice for notifying parents and eligible students (students over 18 years of age or attending a school beyond the…
The list of resources contained in this Excel spreadsheet includes all “guidance documents” issued by the Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO).…
The list of resources contained in this Excel spreadsheet includes all “guidance documents” issued by the Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO).…