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The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides certain rights for parents regarding their children’s education records. Visit ED's Student Privacy site to learn more about FERPA.
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ED's Office of Civil Rights enforcement information for parents teachers and administrators based on title VI, race, color or national origin discrimination guidelines.
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The Department of Education is committed to protecting the privacy rights of students, teachers, and administrators in schools around the country. Learn more about ED's Privacy Program.
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The Privacy Act of 1974 is a companion to the FOIA. The Privacy Act allows most individuals to seek access to Federal agency records about themselves.
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Office of Management/Privacy, Information, and Office of the Chief Privacy Officer (OCPO)
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Information about the the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the law that governs education for children with disabilities, including the law's statutes, regulations, and associated policies.
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Resources to help veterans with financial aid, applying for grants, and accessing the benefits that will allow them to get the education they need to thrive in today's competitive job market.
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The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was signed into law in 1965 by President Lyndon Baines Johnson.