FERPA: An Introduction

The following groups were originally opposed to FERPA:

School counselors and university administrators

What is meant by an "eligible student?"

A student who is 18 years of age or enrolled in a postsecondary institution

In the case of Gonzaga v. Doe, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that:

FERPA did not allow for individuals to sue educational institutions for violations of the law

Which of the following is correct?

Institutions have the liberty to define what they consider directory information within certain guidelines.

What is the period of time an educational institution has to respond to a request by an eligible student or parent to review an educational record?

Within 45 days

An eligible student's educational record is generally not disclosed in situations where:

The student's professor is collecting data for their own research.