How to File a Complaint
Letter to Westlake City School Regarding Questions on Classroom Activities and Honor Roll Recognition.
Student Privacy at the U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education is committed to protecting student privacy. We administer and enforce student privacy laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). In addition, we provide technical assistance to help schools and school districts safeguard information about students.
To learn more about federal student privacy laws and your rights please see the short video to the right or explore these other resources:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Student Privacy Matters
The Department of Education (Department) is required to notify annually each State educational agency (SEA) and each local educational agency (LEA…
Letter to institutions of postsecondary education regarding the applicability of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to the…
Resources
The list of resources contained in this Excel spreadsheet includes all “guidance documents” issued by the Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO).…
La Oficina de Políticas de Privacidad de los Estudiantes (SPPO) se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento de una nueva página inicial en español, la…
This guidance document reviews parents’ rights under the PPRA and education officials’ obligations in implementing the PPRA. The PPRA…