Ferpa

/ˈfɜːrpə/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A U.S. federal law protecting the privacy of student education records.
    Under FERPA, schools must obtain consent before disclosing student information.

Forms

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Commentary

Commonly cited acronym for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, often referenced in education and privacy law contexts.

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