University of California, Santa Cruz: Can the college contact parents during a serious health or safety emergency?
DIRECT ANSWER
Yes. FERPA allows UCSC to disclose relevant information to appropriate parties, including parents when appropriate, during an actual or impending health or safety emergency.
The federal emergency exception permits disclosure when the institution determines the information is necessary to protect the student or others. This is an exception for genuine emergencies, not a general parent-access rule.
Sources & verification
What else would you like to know?
Ask a question to get the answer first. CH2 opens a tool or broader page directly only when you ask to use or view it.