Question 1

Schools are prevented, under FERPA, from maintaining serious disciplinary records on students even when their behavior poses a risk to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What rights do school personnel possess under FERPA?

Accepted Answer

A)   Access to confidential records for legitimate educational purposes
B)   Disclosure of educational records to comply with judicial orders for state and federal agencies
C)   Disclosure of disciplinary proceedings conducted against perpetrators of a crime
D)   All of the above D

Question 3

It is not necessary to notify a parent or legal guardian before a school district complies with a judicial order requesting educational records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

_____ is written defamation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _____ is written defamation....

Question 5

Which of the following is not considered to be educational records?

Accepted Answer

A)   Records
B)   Instructional records
C)   Files
D)   Documents

Question 6

Which of the following states have the most complete protection regarding confidentiality for counselors in their dealings with students?

Accepted Answer

A)   Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, and Montana
B)   South Dakota, Ohio, Maine, Oregon,
C)   Michigan and Nevada
D)   Alabama and Arkansas

Question 7

Which of the following actions do not require eligible student, parent, or legal guardian consent?

Accepted Answer

A)   Federal and state officials' inspection of student records
B)   Enforcement of federal or state laws
C)   Audit or evaluate federal education programs
D)   All of the above

Question 8

Discuss the rights of parents and eligible students under FERPA.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the rights of parents and eligible...

Question 9

Digitizing student records violates confidentiality of students' personal information under FERPA. 
Fill in the Blank

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The courts allow some freedom to educators regarding privilege so long as they execute their official duties, have an interest in the information transmitted, and act in good faith.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

____________ suggests that information is communicated to other eligible parties for a legitimate purpose and without any intent to damage a person.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ suggests that information is communicated to...

Question 12

Who of the following may not access confidential student records?

Accepted Answer

A)   Student
B)   Parent or legal guardian
C)   Student's physician
D)   Non-custodial parent

Question 13

University disciplinary records are educational records under FERPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Students who attend postsecondary institutions or are eighteen years of age have rights with respect to FERPA. Which of the following is not a right granted these students?

Accepted Answer

A)   Challenge the accuracy of information contained in records
B)   Bring legal charges against school personnel who refuse to delete information from records as requested
C)   Request hearing to contest information contained on records
D)   Receive a copy of released request upon request

Question 15

Which of the following steps must occur when the parent or eligible students gives consent to release records?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consent must be provided in written form.
B)   The form must be signed and dated by the consenting person.
C)   The consent form must include a specification of the records released and the reason for the release including names of individuals to whom the records will be released.
D)   All of the above

Question 16

Students and parents may sue for damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to enforce provisions of FERPA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Parents and legal guardians must be provided information regarding procedures for accessing educational records.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain the basic provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the basic provisions of the Family...

Question 19

Under what conditions may students' privacy rights be jeopardized with digitization of student records?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under what conditions may students' privacy rights...

Question 20

When parents or legal guardians challenge the accuracy of information regarding their child, the school:

Accepted Answer

A)   Schedules a conference to discuss the information thought to be inaccurate
B)   Sends the parent or legal guardian a letter explaining the basis for recording the information
C)   Have the child's homeroom teacher speak with the parent or guardian regarding their concern
D)   Decide how it wishes to respond to the parent or legal guardian

Exam 7: Liability and Student Records

Schools are prevented, under FERPA, from maintaining serious disciplinary records on students even when their behavior poses a risk to others.

What rights do school personnel possess under FERPA?

It is not necessary to notify a parent or legal guardian before a school district complies with a judicial order requesting educational records.

_____ is written defamation.

Which of the following is not considered to be educational records?

Which of the following states have the most complete protection regarding confidentiality for counselors in their dealings with students?

Which of the following actions do not require eligible student, parent, or legal guardian consent?

Discuss the rights of parents and eligible students under FERPA.

Digitizing student records violates confidentiality of students' personal information under FERPA. Fill in the Blank

The courts allow some freedom to educators regarding privilege so long as they execute their official duties, have an interest in the information transmitted, and act in good faith.

____________ suggests that information is communicated to other eligible parties for a legitimate purpose and without any intent to damage a person.

Who of the following may not access confidential student records?

University disciplinary records are educational records under FERPA.

Students who attend postsecondary institutions or are eighteen years of age have rights with respect to FERPA. Which of the following is not a right granted these students?

Which of the following steps must occur when the parent or eligible students gives consent to release records?

Students and parents may sue for damages under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 to enforce provisions of FERPA.

Parents and legal guardians must be provided information regarding procedures for accessing educational records.

Explain the basic provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Under what conditions may students' privacy rights be jeopardized with digitization of student records?

When parents or legal guardians challenge the accuracy of information regarding their child, the school: