Federal Laws That Protect Student Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

  • The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act or FERPA provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. This guide provides general information on a parent’s rights under FERPA.

Student Data Privacy 101: FERPA For Parents and Students

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

  • The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, or PPRA, is a federal law that provides certain rights for parents of students regarding, among other things, student participation in surveys; the inspection of instructional material; certain physical exams; and the collection, disclosure, and use of personal information for marketing purposes.

What is the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment?