California State University, Monterey Bay: Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?
DIRECT ANSWER
Yes. In a genuine health or safety emergency, FERPA permits relevant information to be shared with appropriate parties, including parents when appropriate.
The emergency exception is based on an actual or impending threat and the need to protect health or safety. It does not create routine parental access to CSUMB records.
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