What is the main focus of the FPCO's investigations into FERPA complaints?

The main focus of the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) investigations into FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) complaints is centered around infringements of student privacy rights. FERPA is designed to protect the confidentiality of student records and ensure that students have the right to access their own educational records and to control the disclosure of personally identifiable information from those records. When complaints are filed, the FPCO investigates whether educational institutions have violated students' rights to privacy as established by FERPA. This includes examining whether schools improperly disclosed information or failed to provide students with access to their records, thereby compromising their privacy rights.

Other aspects such as financial misconduct, student academic performance, and behavioral issues, while important in the broader context of educational administration, do not fall under the specific jurisdiction of FERPA-related investigations by the FPCO. The focus remains squarely on protecting student privacy and ensuring adherence to the regulations set forth by FERPA.