Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students."

  • Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school.

  • Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading.

  • Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record.

Should you have any questions regarding your rights please call the Superintendent's office at 575-587-2502 ext. 1000