FERPA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Law
| Stands for | Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
FERPA stands for Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a US law abbreviation.
Law of 1974 that gives parents the right to see their children's education records and limits disclosure of those records without consent by schools receiving federal funds. The rights transfer to students when they turn 18 or enroll in college.
Example: Because of FERPA, the professor cannot discuss your son's grades without his written consent.
Usage notes
Senator James Buckley sponsored it, so it is also called the Buckley Amendment. Schools may release "directory information", such as names and enrollment status, unless a student opts out. The Education Department's Student Privacy Policy Office enforces it; the penalty, loss of federal funding, has never been imposed. It is pronounced "FUR-pa".
Related abbreviations
More US law abbreviations
- FCPA – Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- FCRA – Fair Credit Reporting Act
- FDCA – Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
- FDCPA – Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
- FECA – Federal Election Campaign Act
- Fed. Reg. – Federal Register
- FFCRA – Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- FHA – Fair Housing Act
- FISA – Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
- FLSA – Fair Labor Standards Act
- FMLA – Family and Medical Leave Act
- FOIA – Freedom of Information Act