University of South Florida: Can UT tell parents about an under-21 alcohol or drug violation?
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This answer preserves school guidance recorded on 2026-09-01. Follow the linked university sources for current requirements, costs and dates.
Yes, FERPA permits a college to notify parents of certain alcohol or controlled-substance violations by students under 21.
Federal FERPA rules allow disclosure to a parent regarding an under-21 student's violation of a law or institutional rule governing alcohol or controlled substances. The exception permits disclosure; it does not require USF to notify a parent in every case.
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