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Does the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (relating to the prevention of terrorist activities in the United States) have any effect upon FERPA rights?

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Does the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001 (relating to the prevention of terrorist activities in the United States) have any effect upon FERPA rights?

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Yes. The 2001 Act amends FERPA to allow universities to disclose educational records to a federal law enforcement officer without student consent, where the officer has presented a valid court order. For a complete summary of the FERPA amendment, see the April 12, 2002 letter issued by the Family Policy Compliance Office of the United States Department of Education.