Which law provides a procedure for access to educational records?

• A. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• B. Education Amendments of 1972
• C. Buckley Amendment
• D. Americans with Disabilities Act

Answer: (C)

The law that provides a procedure for access to educational records is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, commonly referred to as FERPA. This legislation grants parents and eligible students the right to access and control the disclosure of their educational records. Under FERPA, schools must have written permission from the student or parent in order to release any information from a student's educational record with certain exceptions.

The act was established to protect students' privacy and ensure that their educational records are kept confidential, while also outlining the rights of individuals to access these records. This includes the right to review records, request amendments to records that are believed to be inaccurate, and the right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained in education records, with specific exceptions for certain conditions laid out by the law.

The other options listed do play important roles in educational law but do not specifically address the access procedures for educational records. The Education Amendments of 1972 includes provisions for nondiscrimination but is not focused solely on educational records. The Buckley Amendment is often used interchangeably with FERPA, as it is a key component of FERPA's intent but does not outline the access procedures itself. The Americans with Disabilities Act primarily addresses discrimination against individuals with disabilities, ensuring equal access and