What rights does the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) grant to parents?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) grants parents the right to review and correct their child's educational records. This legislation is designed to protect the privacy of students' education records and ensures that parents have the ability to access these records, understand their contents, and request corrections if they believe the information is inaccurate or misleading. This empowerment is essential for parents to ensure that their child's educational information accurately reflects their achievements and needs.

The other options do not align with the protections and rights established under FERPA. Parents cannot change their child's grades directly, as this process typically involves the school administration and follows established protocols. Access to school property is also not a right granted by FERPA, as that is subject to school policies and regulations. Lastly, while parents do have a role in the enrollment process, FERPA does not provide a right to enroll their child in any school; enrollment is determined by school district policies and availability.