Glossary Term
PPRA (Protection of Pupil Rights Act)
Glossary Term:
PPRA (Protection of Pupil Rights Act)
Definition
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, or PPRA, is a federal law that provides certain rights for parents of students regarding, among other things, student participation in surveys; the inspection of instructional material; certain physical exams; and the collection, disclosure, and use of personal information for marketing purposes.
Of particular note for researchers is the rights of parents related to surveys or questionnaires.
https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/resources/protection-pupil-rights-amendment-ppra-general-guidance
https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/audience/researchers