Which policy is designed to protect the privacy of student records in schools receiving federal funds?

• A. IDEA Part B
• B. FERPA
• C. Code of Ethics
• D. PDCA

Answer: (B)

The key idea is a federal statute that protects student privacy and controls how education records are shared in schools that receive federal funding. That policy, FERPA, sets clear rights for parents and eligible students to inspect and review records, to request amendments, and to limit or consent to disclosures. It specifies when a school can disclose information without consent (for example, in certain emergencies or for directory information) and when it must obtain written permission. Because it directly governs who can access student records and under what circumstances, it’s the mechanism that ensures privacy across federally funded schools.

The other options don’t serve this privacy role in the same way. IDEA Part B governs identification, evaluation, and provision of special education services for eligible students. A Code of Ethics outlines professional conduct but not a federal privacy framework for student records. PDCA is a continuous improvement cycle used in organizational processes, not a privacy policy.