Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office found that the California Department of Education (CDE) is in continued violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Today, ED's Student Privacy Policy Office sent a Dear Colleague Letter to Chief State School Officers and Superintendents at educational institutions receiving federal funding notifying them of their compliance obligations under FERPA and PPRA.

Guidance concerning disclosure of disability on report cards and transcripts for students with disabilities attending public elementary and secondary schools.

OCR issues this guidance to provide state and local education agencies with information concerning disclosure of disability on report cards and transcripts for students with disabilities attending public elementary and secondary schools

The Office of the Chief Privacy Officer (OCPO) provide leadership, oversight, and coordination to ensure Departmental compliance with government directives regarding the acquisition, release, and maintenance of information.