Sauk Valley Community College policy on student records complies with the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, which is a federal law stating (a) that a
written institutional policy must be established and (b) that a statement of adopted
procedures covering the privacy rights of students be made available. The law provides
that the institution will maintain the confidentiality of student educational records.
The Office of the Registrar will be responsible for compliance.