Comprehensive FERPA: AI and Student Privacy Compliance in a fast-changing world

As the 2024-2025 school year approaches, schools must ensure full compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA).

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With growing demands from students, parents, and staff for access to protected information, administrators need to carefully balance legal obligations with confidentiality.

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And with the rise of AI technology in education, exciting opportunities and increased responsibilities are colliding–how to manage, handle, and maintain sensitive data is paramount! Gain practical, step-by-step guidance on FERPA compliance and the use of AI in educational settings.

• What is an education record
• What rights does a student or a parent have to review and inspect records
• When can a school release information without parental consent, including when releasing information to outside vendors
• Can a school disclose information in a nonidentifiable manner
• What issues are presented when involving AI technology within the schools
• Do other laws, like COPPA and PPRA, need to be considered when using AI

• District Administrators
• Vice Principals and Assistant Principals 
• Superintendents
• Deputy, Associate, and Assistant Superintendents
• Other K12 Administrators 
• Registrars 
• Office Managers 
• Student Service Directors 
• Personnel and Human Resources Directors