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Safe Schools, Information Sharing & FERPA
May 21, 2017Bernard JamesLearn MoreThis resource offers a guide to when information may be used in a way consistent with FERPA, and offers different hypothetical scenarios to illustrate what rel…
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In the Name of Watergate: Returning FERPA to its Original Design
May 21, 2017Mary Margaret PenroseLearn MoreThis article seeks to proffer an improved definition for education records under FERPA that wouldn't alter the legislation's original design.
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FOIA vs. FERPA/Scalia vs. Posner
May 21, 2017Kristin KnottsLearn MoreThis article examines how authorities under the Freedom of Information Act relate to FERPA. Login required.
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Student Privacy Principles for the Age of Big Data: Moving Beyond FERPA and FIPPs
May 21, 2017Elana ZeideLearn MoreThis paper argues that Fair Information Practice Principles may not be sufficient to provide the control, meaningful oversight, or sufficiently concrete standa…
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FERPA and Access to Public Records
May 21, 2017Student Press Law CenterLearn MoreThis white paper outlines myths and facts with respect to the media's access to student data and other public records under FERPA.
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FERPA: A Practical Guide
May 21, 2017Donica Thomas VarnerLearn MoreThis presentation outlines definitions under FERPA pertaining to universities, protections of student privacy and data, and requirements for university officia…
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FERPA: When is Bullying Considered a Health Safety Emergency?
May 21, 2017Tracey L. SchneiderLearn MoreThis paper will address the limitations that FERPA places on educational institutions with regard to disclosure of confidential student information in health a…
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FERPA in the Twenty-First Century: Failure to Effectively Regulate Privacy for All Students
May 21, 2017Lynn M. DaggettLearn MoreThis article discusses an overview of FERPA, Congressional intent in passage of FERPA and related amendments, legal developments of FERPA in the 20th century, …
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Communication as Prevention to Tragedy: FERPA in a Society of School Violence
May 21, 2017Megan M. DavorenLearn MoreThis Article clarifies what communications FERPA allows with respect to students who may harm themselves or others, and suggests an amendment to help administr…
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FERPA and the Press: A right to access information?
May 21, 2017Erin EscofferyLearn MoreThe article offers information on FERPA and the press's right to access information regarding personal data of students.
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act A Guide for First Responders and Law Enforcement
May 21, 2017Learn MoreThis guide provides law enforcement officers with overall guidance on what information schools can provide to law enforcement.
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FAQ on Disclosure of Student Information to Law Enforcement
May 21, 2017Office of the General Counsel and Privacy OfficerLearn MoreThis resource from local law enforcement in Broward County provides school district officials with answers to frequently asked questions about their obligation…