Fact / Tip Sheet

FERPA Fact Sheet

As part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) of 2023, all states are required to submit the Secondary School Diploma or its Recognized Equivalent Attainment Rate report annually, with the first report due on November 14, 2027. This outcome measure is intended to assist federal and state policymakers to better understand the effectiveness of TANF programs in promoting successful education credential attainment. States have some flexibility in determining the data sources used to create this report. However, when collecting or sharing school records, education organizations must adhere to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements and any additional state privacy laws.

This fact sheet provides an overview of FERPA, describes different options for collecting school records, and includes additional resources.

Source
OFA Peer TA
OFA Initiatives
TANF Outcomes Technical Assistance and Logistics: TOTAL
Topics/Subtopics
TANF Program Administration
Data Systems
Education Outcomes Measures
TANF Policy and Legislation
Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA)
Publication Date
2025-09-25
Section/Feed Type
PeerTA Resources (OFA Initiatives)
Upload Files
Attachment Size
TOTAL Education Data_FERPA Fact Sheet_508.pdf 214.84 KB
TANF Regulatory Codes
45 CFR Part 260.20 – (b)
45 CFR Part 261.2
45 CFR Part 261.30-36 – (a)
45 CFR Part 265.3

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