Video: FERPA, Protecting Student Records

All employees must comply with FERPA, Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. This federal legislation sets forth the requirements regarding the privacy of student records, known as education records. These regulations govern (1) release of education records and (2) access to them. At postsecondary institutions, anyone who is enrolled (regardless of age) and former students are protected by FERPA.

Click here to access the FERPA video (a 12-minute presentation) presented by Phillip Lopp, Registrar Levine Campus.

The following topics are discussed in the video presentation:

1. What is FERPA?
2. Who is protected and what are the rights of students?
3. What are instructor responsibilities?
4. What are the laws regarding releasing student records?
5. Who to contact for assistance and information?