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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 an institution does not comply with FERPA, the government may take action under 34 CFR §99.67(a), including:

  1. Withholding further funding for applicable programs
  2. Issuing a complaint to enforce compliance via a cease-and-desist order
  3. Terminating the institution’s eligibility to receive funding

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