The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA or the Buckley Amendment) 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 gives parents certain rights
with
respect to their children's education records.
These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the
age
of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom
the rights have transferred are "eligible students.·
•
Parents or eligible students have
the
right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school. Schools are
not required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons such as great distance,
it
is impossible
for
parents or eligible students to
review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies.
•
Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school
correct
records which they believe to
be
inaccurate or misleading. If
the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has
the
right to a formal hearing. After the hearing,
if
the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student has the right to place a statement with the record
setting forth his or her view about the contested information.
•
Generally, schools must have written
permission
from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a
student's education
record.
However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to the following parties or
under the following conditions:
Sc
hool officials with legitimate educational interest;
Other schools to which a student is transferring;
Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes;
Appropriate parties in connection
with
financial aid to a student;
Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of the school;
Accrediting organizations;
To comply with a judicial order of lawfully issued subpoena;
Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety emergencies; and State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice
system, pursuant to specific State
law.
Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information which includes: student's name, address, telephone number, date of birth,
honors and awards, dates of attendance, electronic mail address, Student user ID that alone cannot
be
used to gain access to education
records, photograph, major field
of
study, grade level, enrollment status, degrees, most recent educational agency or institution attended,
participation in officially recognized activities
and
sports. However, schools must tell parents and eligible students about directory information
and allow parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request that the school
not
disclose directory information about them.
Schools must
notify
parents and
eligible
students annually of their rights under FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter,
inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the discretion of each school.
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-5920
SECTION C. Certification
I authorize the above third party, named in Section B, to access the above indicated student record information. This authorization does not permit the third
party to make any changes. Furthermore, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above language regarding the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA)
Student's Signature (Enter Date of Birth to Electronically Sign) Date
NCK Tech
is
committed to nondiscrimination on the
basis
of
race,
color,
gender,
ethnic or national origin,
sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
religion, age, ancestry, disability, military status, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Further,
it is the policy of the college to prohibit harassment (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) of students and employees. Any person having inquiries
concerning the college's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII. Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Amendments Act is directed to the Dean of Instructional Services (Section 504/ADA Compliance Officer) or the Dean of Student Services (Title VI. Title VII. &
Title IX Compliance Officer) at
1-785-658-4655
or PO Box 507, 3033 US Hwy 24, Beloit, KS 67420.
Last Updated 6
/26/2020
