Which of the following is NOT an exception to the release of personally identifiable information under FERPA?

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Which of the following is NOT an exception to the release of personally identifiable information under FERPA?

Under FERPA, releasing personally identifiable information from education records without consent is generally prohibited, but there are a few clearly defined exceptions. These include sharing information with a school official who has a legitimate educational interest, making disclosures in health or safety emergencies, and releasing directory information (a specific, limited set of items that may be disclosed unless a student opts out). The option describing providing information to media outlets is not one of these FERPA-approved exceptions. Without consent or another applicable exception, releasing information to the media would violate FERPA. So this choice is the one that is NOT an exception.

Under FERPA, releasing personally identifiable information from education records without consent is generally prohibited, but there are a few clearly defined exceptions. These include sharing information with a school official who has a legitimate educational interest, making disclosures in health or safety emergencies, and releasing directory information (a specific, limited set of items that may be disclosed unless a student opts out).

The option describing providing information to media outlets is not one of these FERPA-approved exceptions. Without consent or another applicable exception, releasing information to the media would violate FERPA. So this choice is the one that is NOT an exception.

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