How to Write a FERPA Request

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How to Write a FERPA Request

How to File a Privacy Violation Complaint

Imagine your school or someone in the school division violates the privacy of your child.

Can you file a complaint? If yes, how? Parents and/or students who believe a student’s privacy has been violated under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), have a right to file a complaint. FERPA applies to all students. However, students who have IEPs have additional protection under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Let’s explore both below.

How to Submit a FERPA Request

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects confidentiality of students’ education records and their rights to full access to those records, to include the right to review and respect the records.