Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

FERPA training is an important step in ensuring that colleges and universities understand their obligations to protect t

Traliant
Updated Mar 26, 2025

What you'll learn

  • What is FERPA and who does it apply to?
  • Requirements and guidelines for protecting student education records
  • The role and responsibilities of school employees and others
  • The rights of students and parents
  • Key terms and concepts related to the law
  • Student information that can be shared, with and without permission
  • Recordkeeping
  • Privacy policy
Course Description

This 20-minute interactive course explains the key concepts and guidelines for appropriately handling student information protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.Content is presented in short, easily digestible nuggets, with real-world examples of information that can and cannot be disclosed, and which records fall into gray areas.