FERPA

Regulates the keeping and dissemination of *education records* at all institutions that receive federal funds or who have students receiving federal funds. Procedures must be in place to allow a student access to education records. Consent must be obtained to release education records to a third party, with certain exceptions contained in the law. 

Full title: 
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (also known as the Buckley Amendment)
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