Federal Programs

Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)


Purpose

The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. §1232h, gives parents/guardians and eligible students (18 years of age or older) certain rights regarding surveys, information collection, and physical exams or screenings conducted in schools.

Parent and Student Rights under PPRA

Parents/guardians and eligible students have the right to:

  • Consent before students are required to participate in a survey, analysis, or EVAluation funded by the U.S. Department of Education that reveals:

    • Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or parent

    • Mental or psychological conditions of the student or family

    • Sexual behavior or attitudes

    • Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior

    • Critical appraisals of family members

    • Legally recognized privileged relationships (such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers)

    • Religious practices, affiliations, or beliefs

    • Income (other than to determine program eligibility)

  • Opt outof:

    • Surveys (funded by any source) that include sensitive topics listed above

    • Activities involving the collection, disclosure, or use of students’ personal information for marketing or selling purposes

    • Certain non-emergency physical exams or screenings

  • Inspect survey instruments and instructional materials used in connection with surveys before they are administered to students.

School Responsibilities

  • The school will provide annual notice of PPRA rights to parents/guardians and eligible students.

  • The school will directly notify parents/guardians before students participate in activities or surveys covered by PPRA and will allow time for review and consent or opt-out.

  • The school will protect student privacy in the administration of surveys and data collection.


PPRA Notice

Parents and eligible students are notified of their rights each year under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA); you may review the full notice here: 

Annual PPRA Notice

Derechos bajo la PPRA (Encuestas y Privacidad)


Contact Information

For more information about FERPA, please contact: 

Willie Washington

Federal Programs Director

wwashington@aimgeorgia.org

2450 Piedmont Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30324

404-595-7997

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