The opinion piece argues that the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is outdated due to changes in student data handling. It fails to provide parents with timely access to information or ensure data security. The author calls for reforms to better empower parents and protect student privacy.
Key Points
- FERPA was intended to give parents access to educational data and ensure its security.
- Advancements in student data have rendered the law ineffective for its original purposes.
- Reforms are needed to empower parents in decision-making and safeguard student information.
Implications for Educational Freedom
Updating FERPA could enhance parental rights by providing better access to student data, enabling informed choices in school selection and educational paths. This aligns with EFI’s focus on parental empowerment and reducing government overreach in education privacy matters.
Source: Opinion: Student Data Has Changed. Privacy Rules Haven’t. It’s Time for That to Change
