Notification of Rights under FERPA and PPRA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Humphreys County Schools maintains student education records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Under FERPA, parents and eligible students (age 18 or older) have the right to:

• Inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of a request.

• Request the amendment of education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s rights.

• Consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in the student’s education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.

• File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by Humphreys County Schools to comply with the requirements of FERPA.

For more detailed information on FERPA rights, including exceptions allowing disclosure without consent, please contact your child's school or the Humphreys County Board of Education at (931) 296-2568.

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

In compliance with the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), Humphreys County Schools protects the rights of parents and students in regards to:

• Surveys funded by the U.S. Department of Education that collect protected information, including political beliefs, mental health, sexual behavior or attitudes, illegal behavior, religious practices, or income.

• The administration of certain physical exams or screenings.

• The collection, disclosure, or use of personal information for marketing purposes.

Parents have the right to:

• Review surveys or instructional materials used in connection with any U.S. Department of Education–funded survey.

• Opt their child out of participation in surveys that collect protected information, as well as certain physical exams and personal information collection for marketing.

Humphreys County Schools provides notice of these rights at the beginning of each school year and whenever substantive changes are made. To learn more about your rights under PPRA or to review applicable materials, please contact your child's school or the Humphreys County Board of Education.

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