Yes, FERPA permits Texas State to disclose education records to a parent who claims the student as a federal tax dependent, although the university is permitted rather than required to do so.
Can parents access a college student's education records if the student is our tax dependent?
FERPA allows a postsecondary institution to disclose education records without the eligible student's consent to a parent who claims the student as a dependent for federal income-tax purposes. This is a permitted exception, not automatic unrestricted access; Texas State may require documentation and apply its own verification process.
Does FERPA still apply if my Texas State student is only 17?
FERPA rights transfer to an eligible student when the student turns 18 or attends a postsecondary institution at any age. A 17-year-old Texas State student therefore generally controls access to college education records, subject to FERPA's permitted disclosure exceptions.
Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?
In a serious health or safety emergency, FERPA permits Texas State to disclose relevant information to parents or other appropriate parties when the institution determines the information is necessary to protect the student or others. This exception is circumstance-specific and does not create routine parental access.
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