QuestionQ52

Federal Privacy Laws

A student has graduated from high school and attends a public postsecondary institution. Under which condition may the school lawfully disclose the student’s educational records to the student’s parents without consent?

  • A If the student has not yet turned 18 years of age
  • B If the student is in danger of academic suspension
  • C If the student is still a dependent for tax purposes
  • D If the student has applied to transfer to another institution
Explanation

Under FERPA, a postsecondary institution may disclose an eligible student’s education records to parents without the student’s consent if the student is a dependent for federal income-tax purposes under IRS rules.

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