POLICY TITLE:

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

APPLIES TO:

Students, Faculty, and Staff

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY:

Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs

Office of the Registrar

Office of General Counsel

APPROVED BY:

Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE:

August 8, 2025

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

August 8, 2028

POLICY STATEMENT:

Kentucky State University (KSU) is committed to protecting the privacy of student education records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended. This policy outlines student rights regarding their education records, defines key terms, and sets forth KSU's procedures for access, disclosure, and amendment of such records. KSU complies fully with FERPA, which protects the privacy of student education records, provides students with rights to inspect, review, and seek amendment of their education records, and governs the disclosure of education records.

DEFINITIONS:

Consent

A signed (written or electronic) and dated agreement by a student that meets the requirements of 34 CFR § 99.30, specifying the records to be disclosed, the specific purpose of disclosure, and the party or class of parties