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Who does FERPA affect?

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FERPA applies to any educational institution that receives funding from the U.S. Department of Education.

If such an institution does not comply with FERPA, 34 CFR ยง99.67(a), the government may:

  1. Withhold further payments under any applicable program;
  2. Issue a complaint to compel compliance through a cease-and-desist order; or
  3. Terminate eligibility to receive funding under any applicable program.

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