Who has the right to request that educational records be amended?

The right to request the amendment of educational records is held by both parents and eligible students under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). This act ensures that parents can access and request changes to the records of their children, especially while the children are minors. Once the student reaches the age of 18 or attends a post-secondary institution, they then become "eligible students" and hold the rights that were previously held by their parents. This dual allowance reflects FERPA's intention to protect student privacy while also providing avenues for correction of inaccuracies in educational records by the stakeholders, thereby ensuring that the information maintained by educational institutions is accurate and reflects the true academic profile of the student.

Other options do not encompass the full scope of rights granted under FERPA. While school administrators and state officials may have roles in managing or overseeing education records, they do not possess the specific right to request amendments as it is expressly reserved for the parties directly affected by the records: parents of minor students and eligible students themselves.