Letter to Mr. Ting

Last Updated: July 2014

Letter from 2014 providing official opinion from the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) relative to the impact of the sharing of student information provisions in the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) on California Assembly Bill (AB) 2160, which aims to streamline the application process for the Cal Grant program.

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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 document is currently being reviewed and updated. For more information on PPRA please see our August 26th 2026 Dear Colleague letter.

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