Menlo College: Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?

By CollegeHousing.ai · Sources checked · 2026-27

DIRECT ANSWER

Yes. FERPA permits disclosure to appropriate parties, including parents when appropriate, during a qualifying health or safety emergency.

Federal FERPA provides a health-or-safety emergency exception. Menlo publishes emergency contacts and notification systems, while routine student-record disclosures remain governed by FERPA.

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