Educational institutions must navigate a complex landscape of compliance requirements that protect students’ education records, personal data, health information, and financial records. Laws like FERPA protect the privacy of records, while FOIA and state public records laws require districts and universities to disclose records to the public when requested.

To automate this process and ensure all regulations are met diligently, school districts use archive software solutions. These tools can also assist in the event of legal actions or HR issues involving the school district, providing an organized and easily accessible archive that can expedite the ediscovery process.

This guide provides:

• – An overview of the relevant compliance laws and requirements in the education sector
• – A thorough overview of FERPA compliance
• – The crucial functionalities you need in data archiving software.