May a Child Welfare Agency (CWA) or tribal organization that receives personally identifiable information (PII) from education records through the exception in FERPA use the PII for purposes other than addressing the education needs of the child?

No. FERPA is clear that the PII from education records disclosed to the CWA or tribal organization under the 2013 exception to FERPA must only be used to address the educational needs of children in foster care placement.

Audience

K-12 School Officials

Topics

Exceptions - Uninterrupted Scholars Act

FERPA

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A Parent Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. This guide provides general information on a parent’s rights under FERPA.

An Eligible Student Guide to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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.

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) General Guidance

This guidance document reviews parents’ rights under the PPRA and education officials’ obligations in implementing the PPRA. The PPRA applies to the programs and activities of a State educational agency (SEA), local educational agency (LEA), or other recipient of funds under any program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. (20 U.S.C. § 1232h, 34 CFR Part 98)

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