Ferpa Rights And School Compliance

Summary

FERPA allows students to request amendments to inaccurate education records. Schools must respond within a reasonable time. If denied, students can request a formal hearing. Consider contacting the schools FERPA compliance office or student affairs for updates on your request.

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Here is what I submitted to my school. They have not responded. Do I have any grounds to sue them or what protections do I have to ensure they comply:
To provide better guidance, could you share more details about the nature of your submission to the school and the issue you're facing? This will help in understanding whether there are potential legal grounds or protections applicable in your situation.
I was graded based on events that I can prove did not occur to me, then I was failed, then the grade was appealed and failed again. Now I requested to amend my record under ferpa and someone tried to deny my request already, and have not heard from the school
It sounds like you're experiencing a challenging situation with your school regarding your grades and FERPA request. Here are some general points about FERPA:
- FERPA gives students the right to request amendment of inaccurate or misleading education records.
- Schools must respond to requests within a reasonable time.
- If denied, you have the right to a formal hearing.
Have you considered reaching out again to the school's FERPA compliance office or student affairs for an update on your request?