Oklahoma State University says it was prohibited from contacting police about allegations of multiple sexual assaults because of FERPALast month, the student reporters at Oklahoma State’s The Daily O'Collegian received an anonymous letter that said a former member of one of the school’s fraternities had committed nearly a dozen sexual assaults against new fraternity members. The… Continue reading Oklahoma State University says it was prohibited from contacting police about allegations of multiple sexual assaults because of FERPA
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Missouri athletic director says he cannot comment on police report detailing alleged rape by star player because of FERPA
Missouri athletic director says he cannot comment on police report detailing alleged rape by star player because of FERPALate last month, The Kansas City Star learned that a Missouri basketball star’s October suspension came shortly after he was accused of rape for a second time. Police investigated the allegations again Michael Dixon Jr. and he was not… Continue reading Missouri athletic director says he cannot comment on police report detailing alleged rape by star player because of FERPA
Ohio State officials respond to Triple Duncan FERPA Fact rating
Ohio State officials respond to Triple Duncan FERPA Fact ratingRecently, we wrote about Ohio State’s use of FERPA (and HIPAA) to deny access to records about three rapes in one dorm this semester. After we gave it a Triple Duncan rating, The Lantern asked administrators about it. Unfortunately, they’re standing by their original excuse.
School says it can’t disclose disciplinary action taken after sexual assaults because of FERPA
School says it can't disclose disciplinary action taken after sexual assaults because of FERPAAfter Ohio State police reported three sexual assaults in one dorm this semester, The Lantern talked with police and student life officials about the assaults. Both offices declined to say whether disciplinary action had been taken by the school, citing FERPA and HIPAA,… Continue reading School says it can’t disclose disciplinary action taken after sexual assaults because of FERPA
School says incident report detailing sexual assault is protected by FERPA
School says incident report detailing sexual assault is protected by FERPAThe College of Charleston has denied requests for police incident reports related to allegations of sexual assault involving a female varsity softball player. The victim has accused the school of hiding the assault because the four suspects involved are baseball players for the school. Attorneys… Continue reading School says incident report detailing sexual assault is protected by FERPA
School district says names of parents who sent emails, signed petitions are protected by FERPA
School district says names of parents who sent emails, signed petitions are protected by FERPAEarlier this year, a book about a family with two lesbian parents was taken off the library shelves and placed behind the counter at an elementary school in Utah. Students were allowed to check out the book with a permission slip… Continue reading School district says names of parents who sent emails, signed petitions are protected by FERPA
School tells students to remember FERPA when speaking to the media, and also says Bangladeshi university is bound by FERPA
School tells students to remember FERPA when speaking to the media, and also says Bangladeshi university is bound by FERPAA former Southeast Missouri State University international student was arrested last week, charged with attempting to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank in New York with a car bomb. The university has released some information about… Continue reading School tells students to remember FERPA when speaking to the media, and also says Bangladeshi university is bound by FERPA
School says names of student senate members are protected by FERPA
School says names of student senate members are protected by FERPA Source: C.J. Ciaramella, University of Oregon alumnus who is a reporter for the Washington Free Beacon, via Twitter. Former SPLC Executive Director Frank LoMonte: Hang on a second, I’m on the phone with the FERPA Police. “Hello, FERPA Police? Yeah, I’d like to report a violation.… Continue reading School says names of student senate members are protected by FERPA
School says police report about pellet gun shooting is protected by FERPA
School says police report about pellet gun shooting is protected by FERPAAfter learning of a fight at an apartment complex involving a pellet gun, The Butler Collegian asked the Butler University Police Department for a copy of the incident report. The police department declined to turn over the police report, citing FERPA. When questioned further, the police… Continue reading School says police report about pellet gun shooting is protected by FERPA
School says age and grade level of student who gave birth at school is protected by FERPA
School says age and grade level of student who gave birth at school is protected by FERPAA high school student gave birth in her Wilmington, N.C., school’s bathroom around dismissal time. The school system’s spokeswoman declined to release the student’s age or grade level, citing FERPA. Source: The (Wilmington) Star-News, Baby born in Hoggard High bathroom… Continue reading School says age and grade level of student who gave birth at school is protected by FERPA