“The Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO)” is authorized by the Secretary of Education to review complaints.
If the complaint is validated, then “The General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)” utilizes the following methods of enforcement for FERPA violations:
• Issuing a complaint to compel compliance through a cease-and-desist order
• Recovering funds improperly spent
• Withholding any further payments
• Entering into a compliance agreement
• Taking any other action authorized by law, including suing for enforcement of FERPA’s requirements
Q: Complaints must be filed within what time period?
A: Complaints must be filed in a timely manner, defined by 180 days from the incident in question.
