Legal References

Letter to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill about a request for access to a certain document maintained at the University.

The various exceptions to FERPA can be confusing and difficult to track. The FERPA Exceptions Summary is intended to be a handy visual aid to help identify, at a glance, what FERPA exception applies to the data sharing work you are trying to do. Please find the large version of this resource here: FERPA Exceptions Summary - Large

The various exceptions to FERPA can be confusing and difficult to track. The FERPA Exceptions Summary is intended to be a handy visual aid to help identify, at a glance, what FERPA exception applies to the data sharing work you are trying to do. Please find the standard version of this resource here: FERPA Exceptions Summary - Standard

Letter clarifying that an SEA has the discretion to designate other individuals or entities as its authorized representative to carry out an audit or evaluation of education programs in the State.

This document addresses privacy and security considerations relating to computer software, mobile applications (apps), and web-based tools provided by a third-party to a school or district that students and/or their parents access via the Internet and use as part of a school activity. Examples include online services that students use to access class readings, to view their learning progression, to watch video demonstrations, to comment on class activities, or to complete their homework.

This documents the details and exact language of the proposed AB 2160, which aims to streamline the application process for California state financial aid known as the Cal Grant program.

Rescinded: August 2020

This letter written to Chief State School Officers and State Child Welfare Directors between the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Education describes the Uninterrupted Scholars Act and its impact on data sharing between education and health and human service agencies.