Location: Georgia, USA
Hi, I'm meeting with some admins in my school next week (post-secondary education) regarding some "behavioral concerns". I asked for documentation of the things administration said concerned them (i.e., "concerns about your mental health have been brought up, we've removed you from your practicum placement because of this", "it's been brought up that you've been high in class", etc.)
Upon asking for documentation, I was told "[admin] does not have access to or copies of records from external agencies", but I believe the above was not sent externally, as my practicum was as confused as I was.
I wanted to know if administration is violating FERPA laws here by not showing me the records they have regarding this information? I'm working with some administration in the Dean's office, but I wanted to ask whether it does violate FERPA or not before I bring it to the meeting.
Thanks in advance!