The Department of Education is seeking public comments on an information collection request related to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This request is part of a proposed extension without any changes to a currently approved information collection, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The Department is inviting feedback by February 4, 2021, regarding the necessity, timeliness, and potential burden of the information collection, as well as suggestions for improving the quality and clarity of the data gathered. Written comments will be acknowledged as public records.
Simple Explanation
The Department of Education wants to hear people's thoughts about keeping some rules on how schools handle students' information. They are asking if filling out forms about this is too hard or confusing and want ideas to make it easier.