Safety and Security
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT
What is FERPA?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student's educational records. It applies to schools receiving funds through a U.S. Department of Education program.
Once a student becomes 18, information from his/her student record cannot be shared with others -- including parents-- unless he/she gives written permission. The law does allow an institution to disclose records without consent in special cases involving behaviors that are illegal or compromise the public health and safety of themselves or others.
LMU FERPA FormFor more information contact:
Frank E. Smith
Dean of Students
423.869.7088
frank.smith@lmunet.edu
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