U.S. Department of Education Warns Schools on Parental Rights and Privacy Law Compliance

The U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office issued a "Dear Colleague" letter reminding state and local education agencies of their obligations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). The guidance emphasizes parental rights to review educational records and consent for student surveys, amid reports of schools withholding information from parents.