Decorative Image: Text Box: Must be defined as such by each institution. If a data element isn’t defined as “directory information” it isn’t directory information and can only be released if the student’s written permission is obtained or the release can be justified under one of the exceptions to students’ written permission found in FERPA.

DIRECTORY INFORMATION

This slide emphasizes the importance of not releasing an item of information if it has not been identified as directory information.

It also reinforces one of the two statements in the slide titled "The Essence of the Act) (slide 12).

The exceptions to students' written permission are found in 34 CFR 99.31 (Appendix 2 of the 2001 AACRAO FERPA Guide) and at slide 44 of this presentation.