Which of the following is a requirement for schools under FERPA?

The requirement for schools under FERPA regarding not destroying records that have been requested for review is intricately tied to the provision of access to educational records. FERPA, or the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, grants parents and eligible students the right to inspect and review the student's education records maintained by the school.

In cases where a request for access to records has been made, schools are obligated to retain those records until the access request has been fulfilled. This ensures that parents and students have the opportunity to review their records and understand the information contained within them. The law emphasizes the importance of transparency in educational records, which is why retaining requested records is a critical component of compliance with FERPA.

In contrast, the other options involve misconceptions or overstatements of FERPA requirements. Schools are not mandated to keep records for a specific duration, such as five years, and they do not allow unrestricted access to parents—access can vary based on the student’s age and other factors. Schools are also not permitted to disclose records to law enforcement without consent unless specific exceptions apply.