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Technical Assistance Papers (TAPs)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (DPS 2009:103) (June 30, 2009)
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Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, Florida Department of Education Guide (PDF Download) — Adapted in 2001 from Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (NAPSA Notes - National Association of Pupil Services Administrators), this twelve-page document answers a number of frequently asked FERPA questions.
General Records Schedule GS7 for Public Schools Pre-K-12, Adult & Vocational/Technical (PDF Download) — Published in June 1998, this document outlines the requirements for retention of public school records, including requirements for maintenance, retention and destruction of records. Of particular interest may be the addition of Item 123 on Page 5 that references test protocols administered by school psychologists, guidance counselors, social workers, and other diagnosticians.

 

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