Student-data questions land on administrators’ desks every day—from a worried parent email to a lengthy subpoena. This workshop distills the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) into practical, Texas-specific guidance. We’ll clarify what counts as “education records,” who may access them, and when written consent is (and isn’t) required. Through real cases and quick hypotheticals, you’ll leave with concrete steps to safeguard student privacy, respond confidently to records requests, and coach your campus teams on best practices.