# The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Its Exceptions
> **In Focus (2-page brief)** · 2026-01-15 · `IF13155`
## Report
- **CRS ID:** IF13155
- **Series:** In Focus (2-page brief)
- **Publication date:** 2026-01-15
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