Which records are not considered educational records under FERPA?

The choice regarding students' favorite movies is correct because it does not pertain to a student's educational performance or progress. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), educational records are defined as records that contain information directly related to a student and that are maintained by an educational institution or a party acting on its behalf.

Attendance records, grades, test scores, and disciplinary records are all fundamental elements of a student's academic experience and performance; therefore, they fall under the umbrella of educational records as they provide concrete information that influences the educational process. In contrast, students' favorite movies are personal preferences that do not reflect academic performance or achievements and are not maintained by the school in an official educational capacity. Consequently, this information does not meet the criteria established by FERPA for educational records.