FERPA's primary purpose is to protect the privacy of which records?

• A. Govern lunch programs
• B. Protect the privacy of student education records
• C. Govern teacher evaluations
• D. Govern school funding

Answer: (B)

FERPA protects the privacy of student education records. This federal law applies to educational agencies and institutions that receive federal funds and gives students and parents the right to access and seek amendments to those records, as well as control over disclosures of information from them. Education records include any information directly related to a student that the school maintains, such as grades, transcripts, and disciplinary records, and disclosures generally require written consent unless a specific exception applies. It does not govern lunch programs, teacher evaluations, or school funding.