What happens to treatment records when they become educational records?

When treatment records transition to becoming educational records, they fall under the regulatory framework established by FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act). This legislation governs the privacy of student education records and gives parents and eligible students certain rights regarding their educational records.

Once treatment records are classified as educational records, the protections and rights provided by FERPA apply, including the requirement for schools to obtain consent before disclosing these records to third parties, with some exceptions. This means that the rights regarding access, amendment, and privacy are significantly influenced by FERPA requirements, ensuring that students' educational rights are safeguarded.

The other options do not accurately reflect the implications of transitioning treatment records to educational records under FERPA. For instance, stating that they remain confidential and inaccessible overlooks the rights provided to students under FERPA. Similarly, the idea that they are forwarded to the government does not align with FERPA's stipulation regarding record handling, nor does the suggestion that they are destroyed represent a necessity or requirement under FERPA guidelines.