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This letter is in response to an inquiry regarding the point at which a student is considered "in attendance" for the purposes of FERPA.
U.S. Department of Education
A Service of the Student Privacy Policy Office's
Privacy Technical Assistance Center
In August 2024, SPPO will host a three-day National Summer Webinar Series. See event details and registration information below.
The U.S. Department of Education is committed to protecting student privacy. We administer and enforce student privacy laws such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). In addition, we provide technical assistance to help schools and school districts safeguard information about students.
To learn more about federal student privacy laws and your rights please see the short video to the right or explore these other resources:
This letter is in response to an inquiry regarding the point at which a student is considered "in attendance" for the purposes of FERPA.
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