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ED/OPEPD RIN: 1875-AA15 Publication ID: Fall 2020 
Title: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 
Abstract:

The Department proposes to amend the Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA) regulations, 34 CFR part 99, to update, clarify, and improve the current regulations by addressing outstanding policy issues. The proposed regulations are also needed to implement statutory amendments to FERPA contained in the Uninterrupted Scholars Act of 2013 and the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, to reflect a change in the name of the office designated to administer FERPA, and to make changes related to the enforcement responsibilities of the office concerning FERPA.

 
Agency: Department of Education(ED)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 13771 Designation: Other 
CFR Citation: 34 CFR 99   
Legal Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1232g    20 U.S.C. 1221e-3    20 U.S.C. 3474   
Legal Deadline:  None

Statement of Need:

These regulations are needed to update outdated references and clarify outstanding policy and enforcement issues.

Summary of the Legal Basis:

These regulations are being issued under the authority provided in 20 U.S.C. 1221e-3, 20 U.S.C. 3474 and 20 U.S.C. 1232g. 

Alternatives:

These are discussed in the preamble to the proposed regulations. 

Anticipated Costs and Benefits:

These are discussed in the preamble to the proposed regulations. 

Risks:

These are discussed in the preamble to the proposed regulations. 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  01/00/2021 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Dale King
Department of Education
Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development
400 Maryland Avenue SW, Room 6C100,
Washington, DC 20202
Phone:202 453-5943
Email: dale.king2@ed.gov