HIPAA Excludes Information Considered Education Records Under FERPA Law. Essential Guide for Schools and Providers

HIPAA Excludes Information Considered Education Records Under FERPA Law. Essential Guide for Schools and Providers

Introduction: Navigating Student Privacy in Schools Schools handle sensitive student information every day. This includes health details like allergies or medications. Two key laws protect this data: HIPAA and FERPA. HIPAA excludes information considered education records under FERPA law. This means if a record is part of a student’s school file, FERPA takes charge, not … Read more