Student Records and FERPA Module 3 Topic E Flashcards
The presenter, Mark Goulet, emphasizes that the primary student records issue is -
A. the guarantee of privacy and confidentiality by the U.S. Constitution.
B. parental access to student records.
C. the student’s right to have access to his or her records.
D. the confidentiality of special education records.
E. all of the above.
A. the guarantee of privacy and confidentiality by the U.S. Constitution.’.
Goulet notes which of the following is NOT a release of records exception approved by FERPA?
A. court order or subpoena for release of student records.
B. release of records for health or safety emergencies.
C. release of records to any member of the teaching staff employed by the school district.
D. all of the above.
E. A and B only.
Correct! ‘C. release of records to any member of the teaching staff employed by the school district.’.
The presenter, Mr. Goulet, strongly emphasizes that when dealing with student records -
A. all notes kept by a teacher are confidential.
B. anything written down about a student could end up in the hands of the parent or student.
C. principals should prohibit student grades from being posted.
D. both parents and child have access to all records.
Correct! ‘B. anything written down about a student could end up in the hands of the parent or student.’.
According to the presenter, which of the following statements concerning access to student records is FALSE?
A. a child gains access to his records at 18 years of age.
B. right of access is shared with parents once child reaches 18.
C. right of access is shared with parents only when the child is a dependent.
D. all of the above.
E. A and C only.
The correct answer was ‘B. right of access is shared with parents once child reaches 18.’.
Goulet stresses that under FERPA, right of access does NOT apply to -
A. natural parents
B. a legal guardian.
C. natural grandparents
D. a person holding a power of attorney.
E. both managing and possessing conservators.
Correct! ‘C. natural grandparents’.
Chapter 26 of the Texas Education Code provides that -
Correct! ‘A. parents have access to their child’s records.’.
The presenter observes that Directory Information is an exception to FERPA because -
A. it allows districts to publish general student information.
B. parents are not permitted to opt out of the general student information disclosure.
C. an annual notice does not have to be sent to parents about the disclosure.
D. all of the above.
E. A and C only.
Correct! ‘A. it allows districts to publish general student information.’.
With regard to directory information, the presenter emphasizes that parents rights include -
A. notification by district as to what it considers directory information.
B. notification by district of the right to opt out of all or part of the directory information.
C. notification by district of time allowed and procedures on how to opt out of directory information.
D. all of the above.
E. B and C only.
Correct! ‘D. all of the above.’.
Concerning access of student records, which of the following statements would the presenter agree with?
A. right of access to records is guaranteed within 45 days of request.
B. parents have the right to request amendment of records.
C. the Texas Education Code grants more access rights by parents than FERPA.
D. all of the above.
E. A and C only.
Correct! ‘D. all of the above.’.
Goulet reminds us that which of the following is NOT a guaranteed right under FERPA?
A. right of privacy of student records.
B. right to request amendment of records.
C. right of access to records by parents and child.
D. right to file complaints with U.S. Department of Education.
E. all of the above.
Correct! ‘C. right of access to records by parents and child.’.
According to Goulet, which of the following statements concerning FERPA is FALSE?
A. guarantees the right of privacy of student records.
B. pertains only to written records.
C. mandates that an annual notice be sent to parents outlining their rights.
D. guarantees right of access by parents.
E. none of the above.
Correct! ‘B. pertains only to written records. ‘.
The presenter advises that districts should maintain a log of -
A. who student records are released to.
B. the purpose of the release and what records were released.
C. the name of the person who permitted the release
D. all of the above.
E. A and B only.
The correct answer was ‘E. A and B only.’.
A. who student records are released to.
B. the purpose of the release and what records were released.
The Texas Public Information Act provides for -
Correct! ‘E. A and B only.’.
Concerning release of records under FERPA, the presenter emphasizes which of the following as an exception?
A. releasing of records to a government entity such as child protective services.
B. releasing of records as a part of directory information.
C. releasing records because of a court order or subpoena.
D. releasing records for a health or safety emergency.
E. all of the above.
Correct! ‘E. all of the above.’.
Under FERPA, Goulet notes that disclosure is defined as -
A. photocopying of paper records.
B. discussing information contained in the records.
C. sharing a discipline report without parental permission.
D. all of the above.
E. A and B only.
Correct! ‘D. all of the above.’.
