FERPA & PPRA Training for Virginia School Board Members

This self-paced, 40-minute online course from SBMA is now available to help Virginia school board members deepen their understanding of student privacy laws, parental rights, and your legal responsibilities under FERPA and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). It delivers the practical, Virginia-specific guidance board members need to prevent violations, strengthen transparency, and protect families’ rights in every division. You’ll walk away with: A clear explanation of what counts as an education record When parental notice, opt-out, or written consent is required The limits of board access to student-level data SPPO’s 2025 compliance expectations for Virginia A ready-to-use privacy checklist you can bring to your next meeting This course is ideal for new and veteran board members and can be completed anytime, from any device. Where This Training Fits in Your SBMA Professional Development Requirements This FERPA & PPRA course satisfies Legal Requirement → Evaluation of Instruction (Professional Development Category: Evaluation of Instruction / Legal Compliance) It may also count toward: Use of Data in Planning and Decision Making Current Issues in Education Other (Legal Compliance)