I learned that there are multiple federal laws that can supersede FERPA and if federal agencies request access to student's personal information, that their identities and need for the information should be verified before releasing the information. This should also be recorded. Also, if a teacher wants to record their lesson and post it on social media, then the teacher needs to get written permission to do that from the students.

This module enlightened me on the rights of students.

In this lesson, I learned that "records received or created after a student is no longer in attendance and that are not directly related to such attendance as a student are not protected under FERPA."

I have learned how important it is to understand what can and cannot be released and what are the exceptions.

I have learned who to share and disclose student records to and for what reasons. It is best to inform or notify the student if records are to be released to outside entities that are not within the institution.

Parents can assess student records without student written request if they are listed as a dependent by the IRS.  Alcohol and illegal drug use information can also be released to parents of students under age 21

I learned that any record, with certain exceptions, maintained by an institution that is directly related to a student or 

students is considered an educational record. 

How I use it: Is to become more informed when acting on behalf of any student.