Must the LEA have a written agreement with the community-based organization prior to disclosing personally identifiable information (PII) from education records under the Audit Evaluation Exception?
Yes. The LEA must use a written agreement to designate the community-based organization as its authorized representative. The written agreement must include certain mandatory components as described in § 99.35(a)(3)(ii) of the regulations. The specific policies and procedures outlined in the agreement should be consistent with FERPA and all other applicable laws.) For additional information, see § 99.35 of the regulations
Audience:
K-12 School Officials
Topics:
Community Based Organizations
Data Sharing
Exceptions - Audit/Evaluation
FERPA