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Data Practices

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

FERPA Resources

• NEW - December 9, 2008 Changes
  - Dear Colleague Letter
  - Final Regulations
  - Section by Section Analysis
• Fact Sheet
• Legislative History
• Model Notification of Rights under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions
• Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)-Federal Register: Final Regulations
• FERPA Presentation - March 2009 
• WebEx Recording  (WebEx Player Download)
• OGC Educational Records Resources

Contact:

Mike López
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Phone: 651-296-9447
E-mail: mike.lopez@so.mnscu.edu