I learned that the USA Patriot Act can amend FERPA and information can be released without parent or student consent to the Attorney General of the United States if it is in connection with an investigation or prosecution of terriosim crimes.  The institution is not required to record the disclosure.

I learned that a student can dispute a grade and add their statement of disagreement so although the grade stands, the student's comment will be included when the grade is released.

I learned that the institution during an audit must note for each record that is provided the agency name and date that the information was shared, and if it was electronic or physically provided.  

I learned that an instituion has 45 days when FERPA is being challanged and also learned that there is such a thing as sole possession of records.