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
