FERPA applies to which type of educational institutions?

FERPA applies to which type of educational institutions?

• A. All libraries.
• B. Schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
• C. Only colleges.
• D. Private schools.

Answer: (B)

FERPA applies to educational agencies and institutions that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. Because of that, the entities covered are schools that receive federal funds, including many public schools and many private schools that participate in federal programs. It does not automatically apply to libraries unless they are part of such an institution receiving federal funds, and it does not apply to private schools that do not receive federal funds. In practice, a public school district receiving federal funds is covered, and a private college that receives federal student aid funds is covered as well.

FERPA applies to educational agencies and institutions that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. Because of that, the entities covered are schools that receive federal funds, including many public schools and many private schools that participate in federal programs. It does not automatically apply to libraries unless they are part of such an institution receiving federal funds, and it does not apply to private schools that do not receive federal funds. In practice, a public school district receiving federal funds is covered, and a private college that receives federal student aid funds is covered as well.