Under FERPA, who is allowed to access a student's educational records?

The option indicating that the student and authorized school officials are allowed to access a student's educational records accurately reflects the guidelines set forth by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). Under FERPA, students generally have the right to access their own educational records, granting them the ability to review and request corrections to these records if they believe them to be inaccurate or misleading.

Additionally, authorized school officials, which can include teachers, administrators, and staff who have a legitimate educational interest, are permitted access to these records as part of their responsibilities to support the educational mission of the institution. This ensures that necessary personnel can fulfill their roles without compromising the privacy rights of the students.

FERPA includes strict regulations regarding who can view educational records, aiming to protect student privacy and limit access to those with legitimate needs related to the educational context.