FERPA rights transfer to the student at age 18 or when attending school beyond the high school level.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only at age 21
• D. Only for private schools

Answer: (A)

The rights under FERPA move from parents to the student once the student turns 18 or enrolls in a postsecondary program. After that point, the student controls access to their education records, can review and request amendments, and must generally give consent for disclosures to others. There are a few exceptions, such as directory information that may be released without consent and disclosures to parents in cases where the student is a dependent for tax purposes or in emergencies, but the default is that the student holds the rights.