Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA)

This section houses all guidance documents, training materials, policy letters and other resources directly related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The FERPA regulations can be found here.

Guidance

Online Training Modules

FERPA 201: Data Sharing under FERPA

This interactive computer-based training course introduces learners to the intricacies of sharing data in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements.

Letters

FERPA Notice to Chief State School Officers

This letter is meant to inform State Education Agencies about their responsibilities regarding federal privacy laws including FERPA and PPRA.

Letters

Annual Notice to Superintendents

This letter is meant to inform Local Education Agencies about their responsibilities regarding federal privacy laws including FERPA and PPRA.

Videos

What is the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment?

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, or PPRA, is a federal law that provides certain rights for parents of students regarding, among other thi

Guidance

LEA Website Student Privacy Transparency Reviews - Combined Three-Year Report Summary

The Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) is performing a four-year review of a sample of the websites of 1,504 local education agencies (LEAs) to identify whether and how these websites include information about student privacy.