Final answer: School officials can release identifiable information without parental consent when required by law, in emergencies or to school officials with legitimate interests.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (otherwise known as FERPA), sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records. FERPA governs release of records maintained by an educational institution and access to those records.
(B) No person shall release, or permit access to, personally identifiable information other than directory information concerning any student attending a public school, for purposes other than those identified in division (C), (E), (G), or (H) of this section, without the written consent of the parent, guardian, or ...
With the bill now enacted, Ohio schools – both public and private – can hire unlicensed educators as long as they are “otherwise qualified based on experience” and the Board of Education approves it and provides professional development where needed.
Rule 33-13-37 | Electronic recording of classroom activities. The policy governs the electronic recording made by students, faculty, and staff in a classroom or other official academic setting. Electronic recording is not permitted unless explicit permission is granted and other students are notified.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.