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FERPA & Photography of Students

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noack

Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Texas

I currently work for a school district as a web/graphic designer & photographer.

I also run a business outside of the district that deals with web design and photography. In my off time (not on the districts time or money) i shoot photos at some of the high school sporting events.

These sporting events are covered by local media and other independent companies as well as me. Am I violating the FERPA law by selling these photos online?

I don't think I would be, due to it being alright with others doing, including media and other companies. Just because I am an employee of the school district, i'm not really working for them on the clock that moment and not being paid for my time or my equipment. I give them free photos for giving me the access to the fields, however I am in no way paid.

Am I breaking the FERPA Acts guidelines?
 


HappyHusband

Senior Member
What is the name of your state? Texas

I currently work for a school district as a web/graphic designer & photographer.

I also run a business outside of the district that deals with web design and photography. In my off time (not on the districts time or money) i shoot photos at some of the high school sporting events.

These sporting events are covered by local media and other independent companies as well as me. Am I violating the FERPA law by selling these photos online?

I don't think I would be, due to it being alright with others doing, including media and other companies. Just because I am an employee of the school district, i'm not really working for them on the clock that moment and not being paid for my time or my equipment. I give them free photos for giving me the access to the fields, however I am in no way paid.

Am I breaking the FERPA Acts guidelines?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records.

I think you may be safe, but what do I know?
 

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