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Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Purpose

FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It gives parents certain rights with respect to their children’s education records, which transfer to students when they turn 18 or attend a school beyond the high school level (“eligible students”).

Parent and Student Rights under FERPA

  • The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of a request.
  • The right to request the amendment of records believed to be inaccurate or misleading.
  • The right to provide written consent before personally identifiable information (PII) from education records is disclosed, except as allowed by law.
  • The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education if the school fails to comply with FERPA.

FERPA Notice

Parents and eligible students are notified of their rights each year under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). You may review the full notice here:  

Annual FERPA Notice

Notificación Anual de Derechos Bajo FERPA

Contact Information

For more information about FERPA, please contact: 

Federal Programs Coordinator

Michelle Flowers

mflowers@excelsiorvillageacademies.org

(404) 986-8595 ext. 1000

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Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

Purpose

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. §1232h, gives parents/guardians and eligible students (18 years of age or older) certain rights regarding surveys, information collection, and physical exams or screenings conducted in schools.

Parent and Student Rights under PPRA

Parents/guardians and eligible students have the right to:

  • Consent before students are required to participate in a survey, analysis, or evaluation funded by the U.S. Department of Education that reveals:
    • Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or parent
    • Mental or psychological conditions of the student or family
    • Sexual behavior or attitudes
    • Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior
    • Critical appraisals of family members
    • Legally recognized privileged relationships (such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers)
    • Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs
    • Income (other than to determine program eligibility)
  • Opt out of:
    • Surveys (funded by any source) that include sensitive topics listed above
    • Activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of students’ personal information for marketing or selling purposes
    • Certain non-emergency physical exams or screenings
  • Inspect survey instruments and instructional materials used in connection with surveys before they are administered to students.

School Responsibilities

  • The school will provide annual notice of PPRA rights to parents/guardians and eligible students.
  • The school will directly notify parents/guardians before students participate in activities or surveys covered by PPRA and will allow time for review and consent or opt-out.
  • The school will protect student privacy in the administration of surveys and data collection.

PPRA Notice

Parents and eligible students are notified of their rights each year under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA); you may review the full notice here: 

Annual PPRA Notice

Derechos bajo la PPRA (Encuestas y Privacidad)

Contact Information

For more information about FERPA, please contact: 

Federal Programs Coordinator

Michelle Flowers

mflowers@excelsiorvillageacademies.org

(404) 986-8595 ext. 1000

Student Data Privacy, Accessibility, and Transparency

Excelsior Village Academies  is committed to protecting the privacy and security of student data in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Georgia Student Data Privacy, Accessibility, and Transparency Act (O.C.G.A. § 20-2-660 et seq.).

  • Student data is collected and used only for educational purposes and is never sold or shared for marketing or commercial gain.

     

  • Parents/guardians have the right to inspect their child’s education records, request corrections, and receive notice of their rights under FERPA and Georgia law.

     

  • A list of student data elements collected statewide is maintained by the Georgia Department of Education and may be accessed here.

     

  • In the event of a data breach, the school will notify affected families consistent with state and federal requirements.

     

For questions or concerns regarding student data privacy, please contact:

Federal Programs Coordinator
Michelle Flowers

mflowers@excelsiorvillageacademies.org

(404) 986-8595 ext. 1000

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