Education records may be released without consent under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) in specific situations. These include disclosure to school officials with legitimate educational interests, transfer to other schools where the student is enrolling, certain government officials for audit or evaluation purposes, appropriate parties in connection with financial aid, accrediting organizations, organizations conducting studies for the school, compliance with judicial orders or subpoenas, health and safety emergencies, and state or local authorities within the juvenile justice system. Additionally, directory information such as name and address may be released without consent with proper public notice and an opt-out option for students and parents.
