Critics say federal student privacy law misused by colleges

Reports of NCAA football violations, lists of who gets free tickets to big games, and disciplinary records of students found responsible for

Excerpts from this story referencing "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act":

"… he colleges said their hands were tied because of the need to abide by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, commonly known as FERPA. The intent of the 1974 federal law is to protect …"

"… e: College, university administrationAvailability: Limited due to the U.S. Family Educational Rights and Privacy ActFormat: n/aUsability: n/aSend your tips on government data sets that you th …"

Sexual Assault on Campus Shrouded in Secrecy

By Kristen Lombardi

Sexual Assault on Campus Shrouded in Secrecy

Excerpts from this story referencing "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act":

"… blems with the closed procedures on campuses.Undoubtedly, another law, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, complicates the issue. FERPA forbids schools from divulging students’ e …"

Reporter's toolkit: Investigating sexual assault on your campus

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Investigating sexual assault on your campus
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Understanding the law

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Understanding the law about sexual assault on campus

Excerpts from this story referencing "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act":

"… variety of reviews, Supreme Court cases, and political protest actions.The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)In November 1974, Congress passed FERPA, as it’s known, which pro …"