Ferpa
/ˈfɜːrpə/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal law protecting the privacy of student education records.
Under FERPA, schools must obtain consent before disclosing student information.
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- ferpa
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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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