Parents’ Rights: What Is FERPA?
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tudent education records are considered confidential and may not be released without the written consent of the student. University faculty and staff have a responsibility and obligation to protect student education records in their possession. Access to student data is restricted to individuals who need this information for legitimate educational purposes. Securing a student’s educational records is a top priority. While recognizing a parent’s wish to know about academic and disciplinary performance, the University respects the need for privacy in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment.
FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of a student’s academic records. In compliance with this regulation, in order for a parent to receive confidential information regarding their son or daughter, a student must complete and sign a release form authorizing the release of such information. For more information about FERPA at Morgan, please contact the Registrar in the Office of Records and Registration at (443) 885-3300 885-3300..
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