Why is FERPA important for substitutes?

Why is FERPA important for substitutes?

• A. It requires posting all student grades publicly to parents.
• B. It protects student privacy; avoid sharing grades or personally identifiable information with unauthorized people.
• C. It pertains to teacher evaluation only.
• D. It applies only to college students.

Answer: (B)

FERPA is about protecting student privacy and controlling who can see education records. For substitutes, this means treat grades, attendance, and any personally identifiable information as confidential. Share information only with people who are authorized—such as the student, the student’s parent or guardian (for minors), or other school staff who have a legitimate educational need to know. If someone asks for a grade or other private details, you should not disclose it and should refer the request to the teacher or school administrator to handle through proper channels. FERPA does not require posting grades publicly, and it isn’t limited to teacher evaluations or to college students; it applies to education records for students from pre-K through higher education and governs how those records can be shared.

FERPA is about protecting student privacy and controlling who can see education records. For substitutes, this means treat grades, attendance, and any personally identifiable information as confidential. Share information only with people who are authorized—such as the student, the student’s parent or guardian (for minors), or other school staff who have a legitimate educational need to know. If someone asks for a grade or other private details, you should not disclose it and should refer the request to the teacher or school administrator to handle through proper channels. FERPA does not require posting grades publicly, and it isn’t limited to teacher evaluations or to college students; it applies to education records for students from pre-K through higher education and governs how those records can be shared.